Aydrien
A French masculine name derived from the Latin name Hadrianus.
Name Census estimates that about 234 living Americans carry the first name Aydrien. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Aydrien today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Aydrien births was 2022 (22 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Aydrien. 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.
People living today
234
~ 1 in 1,464,762 Americans
Peak year
2022
22 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2024 SSA rank
#5,911
Tracked since 2006
Popularity
Aydrien: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Aydrien from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 132 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Aydrien remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Aydrien 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 Aydrien 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 Aydrien
The name Aydrien has its roots in the ancient Greek language and culture, with origins dating back to the 5th century BC. It is derived from the Greek word "aidrios," which means "serene" or "calm." The earliest recorded spelling of the name was "Aidrios," and it was commonly used among the ancient Greeks to describe someone with a peaceful or tranquil demeanor.
In ancient Greek mythology, there is a reference to a minor deity named Aidrios, who was associated with the calm and peaceful aspects of nature. This deity was often depicted as a gentle and serene figure, symbolizing the tranquility of the natural world. The name Aydrien may have been inspired by this mythological figure, as well as the inherent meaning of the word "aidrios."
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Aydrien was a Greek philosopher who lived in the 4th century BC. He was known as Aydrien of Athens and was a follower of the teachings of Socrates. Unfortunately, not much is known about his life or works, as his writings have been lost to history.
In the 2nd century AD, there was a Roman soldier named Aydrien who served under the emperor Hadrian. He was known for his bravery and loyalty, and his name was recorded in several historical accounts of military campaigns during that time period.
During the Byzantine era, in the 6th century AD, an influential scholar and theologian named Aydrien of Constantinople made significant contributions to the development of Eastern Orthodox Christianity. His writings and teachings had a lasting impact on the religious and intellectual life of the Byzantine Empire.
In the 12th century, a French nobleman named Aydrien de Montfort was a prominent figure during the Albigensian Crusade against the Cathar heretics in southern France. He was known for his military prowess and leadership skills, and his name was recorded in various chronicles and historical accounts of the time.
In the 16th century, an Italian painter named Aydrien Vanvitelli gained fame for his work in the Renaissance style. He was born in Naples in 1573 and is best known for his frescoes and altarpieces found in numerous churches throughout Italy.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who bore the name Aydrien. While the name has its origins in ancient Greek culture, it has been used across various regions and time periods, often associated with qualities of serenity, calmness, and tranquility.
People
Aydrien + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Aydrien 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
Aydrien: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Aydrien?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 234 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Aydrien 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 1,464,762 US residents.
Is Aydrien a common name?
We classify Aydrien as "Very Rare". It ranks above 76.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 236 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Aydrien most popular?
The single biggest year for Aydrien was 2022, when 22 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Aydrien is about 10 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Aydrien a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Aydrien in the SSA data are male. 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.
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.