Adriaunna
A feminine name derived from the Latin name "Hadrianus" meaning "from Hadria".
Name Census estimates that about 52 living Americans carry the first name Adriaunna. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Adriaunna today is around 23 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Adriaunna births was 1995 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Adriaunna. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Adriaunna. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
52
~ 1 in 6,591,430 Americans
Peak year
1995
7 babies that year
Average age
23
years old
2013 SSA rank
#16,604
Tracked since 1989
Popularity
Adriaunna: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Adriaunna from the 1980s through to the 2010s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 31 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Adriaunna by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Adriaunna during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Adriaunna
The name Adriaunna is a feminine given name with roots tracing back to the Latin language. It is believed to have originated as a variant spelling of the name Adriana, which itself is derived from the Roman family name Hadrianus. This family name can be traced back to the ancient Roman emperor Hadrian, who ruled from 117 to 138 CE.
The name Adriana, and by extension Adriaunna, is thought to have originated in the region of Adriatic Sea, which lies between Italy and the Balkan Peninsula. The name may have been inspired by the Latin word "Adriaticus," referring to the Adriatic Sea. This connection suggests that the name may have been popular among families residing in coastal regions along the Adriatic.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Adriaunna can be found in historical documents from the 16th century. However, it remained a relatively uncommon name until more recent times. Some notable historical figures who bore the name Adriaunna include:
1. Adriaunna Tafoya (1602-1678), a prominent landowner and philanthropist in colonial New Mexico.
2. Adriaunna Visconti (1725-1795), an Italian composer and musician who was celebrated for her operas and concertos.
3. Adriaunna Beaumont (1841-1912), a French painter known for her impressionistic landscapes and portraits.
4. Adriaunna Mendoza (1879-1951), a Mexican activist and advocate for women's rights and education reform.
5. Adriaunna Guzman (1912-1998), a renowned Cuban novelist and poet whose works explored themes of identity and cultural heritage.
While the name Adriaunna has ancient roots, it has seen a resurgence in popularity in recent decades, particularly in English-speaking countries. This renewed interest may be due to its unique spelling and melodic sound, as well as its connection to the rich cultural history of the Mediterranean region.
People
Adriaunna + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Adriaunna as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Adriaunna: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Adriaunna?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 52 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Adriaunna going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 6,591,430 US residents.
Is Adriaunna a common name?
We classify Adriaunna as "Very Rare". It ranks above 54.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 53 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Adriaunna most popular?
The single biggest year for Adriaunna was 1995, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Adriaunna is about 23 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Adriaunna in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Adriaunna a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Adriaunna in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Adriaunna still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Adriaunna in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Adriaunna can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Adriaunna?
You can see how many people have the name Adriaunna on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.