UK name, mostly boys
Adrien
A masculine name of Latin origin, derived from "Adrianus", meaning from Hadria.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Adrien is mostly registered for boys in the UK records. People looking for Adrien popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #1951, with 12 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2007, with 12 births.
This profile covers 216 England and Wales registrations across 29 recorded years from 1996 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 217 living people in the UK are called Adrien. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Adrien ranked #1951 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 12 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2007, when 12 boys were registered as Adrien.
- • Adrien ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #423 in 2001.
- • About 217 living people in the UK are estimated to have Adrien as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
- • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 98.6% of Adrien registrations are for boys.
Latest rank (E&W)
#1951
2024
Births in 2024
12
Latest year
Peak year
2007
12 births
Estimated living
217
2026
Gender
Boy and girl registrations for Adrien
In England and Wales birth records, Adrien has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 98.6% of registrations are for boys and 1.4% are for girls.
These figures use the sex categories in the published baby-name files. They are useful for spotting how the name is used at registration, but they are not a live measure of gender identity or everyone living with the name today.
Adrien registered for boys
- Ranked #1,951 in 2024
- 12 boys registered in 2024
- Peak: 2007 (12 births)
Adrien registered for girls
- Ranked #3,824 in 1997
- 3 girls registered in 1997
- Peak: 1997 (3 births)
Meaning
What does Adrien mean?
The name Adrien has its roots in the ancient Latin language and culture. It is derived from the Latin name Hadrianus, which in turn comes from the Roman family name Hadrius or Hadrianus. This family name is believed to have originated from the Latin word "hadrianus," which means "from Hadria," a town in northern Italy.
One of the earliest and most notable bearers of the name was the Roman Emperor Hadrian, who ruled from 117 to 138 AD. He is best known for the construction of Hadrian's Wall, a defensive fortification in northern England, and for his architectural achievements, including the Pantheon in Rome.
During the Middle Ages, the name Adrien gained popularity in various regions of Europe, particularly in France and England. In France, it was often spelled as "Adrien" or "Adrian," while in England, the spelling "Adrian" was more common. One of the earliest documented instances of the name in England was Adrian of Canterbury, a religious scholar and writer who lived in the 7th century.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Adrien. One of the most famous was the French mathematician and philosopher Adrien-Marie Legendre (1752-1833), who made significant contributions to number theory and the development of elliptic functions. Another notable figure was Adrien Baillet (1649-1706), a French scholar and biographer who wrote extensively on the lives of saints.
In the realm of literature, the French writer Adrien Turnèbe (1512-1565) was a renowned humanist and classical scholar during the Renaissance period. Additionally, Adrien Brouwer (1605-1638) was a renowned Flemish painter known for his depictions of peasant life and genre scenes.
Another important figure was Adrien Duport (1759-1798), a French lawyer and politician who played a significant role during the French Revolution. He served as the President of the National Convention and was instrumental in the establishment of the First French Republic.
These are just a few examples of the many individuals throughout history who have borne the name Adrien, a name with a rich and varied cultural heritage spanning centuries and diverse fields of human endeavor.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Adrien over time
The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Adrien in England and Wales, from 1996 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Adrien, the clearest high point is 2007. The latest England and Wales figure is 12 births in 2024, compared with 12 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Adrien by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Adrien was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #2445 | 45 | 5 |
| 2010s | #2577 | 79 | 10 |
| 2000s | #2175 | 71 | 10 |
| 1990s | #1990 | 21 | 4 |
Geography
Where Adrien is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Adrien. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Adrien ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #423 in 2001.
Across the UK
Adrien in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#423 in 2001
1 years of NRS records, 3 total registered
Notable bearers
Famous people named Adrien
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Adrien Sauvage
photographer; film director; fashion designer
British fashion designer, director and photographer
1983-
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Adrien Labi
businessperson
businessperson
1953-
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Adrien de Menasce
painter
1925-1995
Related
Names similar to Adrien
- Alfie 86,546
- Alexander 85,525
- Adam 71,855
- Archie 59,965
- Arthur 43,586
- Aaron 36,366
- Alex 32,729
- Andrew 20,169
- Arlo 19,061
- Aidan 16,776
- Albie 16,017
- Albert 15,809
FAQ
Adrien: questions and answers
How popular is the name Adrien in the UK right now?
In 2024, Adrien was ranked #1951 for boys in England and Wales, with 12 births registered.
When was Adrien most popular?
The peak year on record was 2007, with 12 babies registered as Adrien in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Adrien?
A masculine name of Latin origin, derived from "Adrianus", meaning from Hadria.
How many people are called Adrien in the UK?
A total of 216 babies have been registered as Adrien across the 29 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 3 more in Scotland.
Where is Adrien most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Adrien ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #423 in 2001. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.