Audrienne
A feminine name of French origin meaning "noble strength".
Name Census estimates that about 8 living Americans carry the first name Audrienne. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Audrienne today is around 47 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Audrienne births was 1926 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Audrienne. 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 Audrienne. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
8
~ 1 in 42,844,292 Americans
Peak year
1926
6 babies that year
Average age
47
years old
2008 SSA rank
#17,877
Tracked since 1926
Popularity
Audrienne: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Audrienne from the 1920s through to the 2000s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1930s, with 10 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1930s peak, Audrienne remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Audrienne 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 Audrienne 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 Audrienne
The name Audrienne is a feminine form of the French name Audri, which is derived from the Old German name Audri or Alderich. This name has its roots in the Germanic languages and can be traced back to the 6th century AD. The name Audri is a compound name made up of two elements: "aud" meaning wealth or fortune, and "ric" meaning ruler or power.
In the medieval period, the name Audri was popular among the Frankish nobility and was borne by several notable figures. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name is Audri of Burgundy, a Frankish noblewoman who lived in the 6th century AD and was the daughter of the Merovingian king Clovis I.
As the name spread across Europe, it underwent various spelling variations, including Audrey, Audrie, and eventually, Audrienne. The name gained particular prominence in France and England during the Middle Ages.
One of the most famous bearers of the name Audrienne was Audrienne de Courseulles, a French noblewoman who lived in the 13th century. She was a prominent figure in the court of King Louis IX and is mentioned in several contemporary chronicles.
Another notable figure was Audrienne de Montmorency, a French aristocrat who lived during the 15th century and was known for her involvement in the Hundred Years' War between England and France.
In the 16th century, Audrienne de Lezay was a French noble and lady-in-waiting to Queen Catherine de' Medici. She played a significant role in the French court and was known for her influence and political acumen.
In the 17th century, Audrienne de la Sablière was a French salonnière and patron of the arts, who hosted a renowned literary salon in Paris. She was a prominent figure in the intellectual circles of her time and was admired for her wit and intellect.
While the name Audrienne has its roots in ancient Germanic languages, it has evolved over time and has been adopted by various cultures and societies, particularly in Europe. Its enduring popularity throughout history is a testament to its unique and captivating sound, which has captivated generations of parents and individuals alike.
People
Audrienne + last name combinations
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FAQ
Audrienne: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Audrienne?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 8 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Audrienne 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 42,844,292 US residents.
Is Audrienne a common name?
We classify Audrienne as "Very Rare". It ranks above 24.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 26 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Audrienne most popular?
The single biggest year for Audrienne was 1926, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Audrienne is about 47 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 Audrienne in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Audrienne a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Audrienne 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 Audrienne still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Audrienne 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 Audrienne 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 have the name Audrienne?
Want to know how many people have the name Audrienne? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.