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Adriene

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Pronounced AY-dree-en /ˈeɪ.dri.ɛn/Medium

Meaning: A respelling of Adrienne, the feminine of Adrian, from the Latin Hadrianus, 'from Hadria' (a town), sometimes read as 'dark one.' A mid-century American form.Low

In 30 seconds: A soft spin on Adrienne: Adriene means 'from Hadria' (Latin), said 'AY-dree-en.' Vintage and rare.

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MeaningA respelling of Adrienne, the feminine of Adrian, from the Latin Hadrianus, 'from Hadria' (a town), sometimes read as 'dark one.' A mid-century American form.

U.S. rank (2023)#13494 ↗ Rising

2023 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1967

Total births (all-time)≈ 2,377

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Adriene respells Adrienne, the feminine of Adrian, from the Latin for 'from Hadria,' sometimes 'dark one.' It rode the mid-century Adrienne wave, peaked in 1967, and faded after (said 'AY-dree-en').

Adriene belonged to the boomer years and has grown rare since. Rare, midcentury, and soft.

Did you know? Adriene is a trimmed spelling of Adrienne ('from Hadria') that peaked around 1967 — a boomer-era form now seldom seen.

Overall data confidence 50%

References — Adriene — Variant of Adrienne; Latin 'from Hadria'

Variations

AdrienneAdrianneAdrian

Nicknames

AdriDree

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Adriene mean?

Adriene is a variant of Adrienne, from the Latin for 'from Hadria; dark one.'

How do you pronounce Adriene?

It's said AY-dree-en /ˈeɪ.dri.ɛn/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Adriene a boy or girl name?

Adriene is used here as a girl's name.

How popular is Adriene?

Adriene peaked in the late nineteen-sixties and is rare today.