Astrid

Astrid - A very unique female name

Astrid appeared on the charts for the first time in 1910 on position #866. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Astrid and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Astrid? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Astrid. The baby girl name Astrid was given to 790 baby girls in 2025, ranking #373 on the national girl baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 1,650 baby girls were given this name - making this a very unique female name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Astrid peaked in popularity 1 years ago in 2025 on position 373.

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Astrid is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Astrid is currently topping the baby name charts in Alaska at position #112 - and is the least popular in Georgia at position #680.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Astrid is where you live.

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Astrid origin and meaning

Old Norse

'Divinely beautiful' — from áss, 'god,' and fríðr, 'beautiful, beloved'

Astrid is a Scandinavian name borne by queens and princesses of Norway and Sweden, built from elements meaning 'god' and 'beautiful.' Astrid Lindgren, creator of Pippi Longstocking, is its most famous bearer. In the US it was long rare; it has risen steadily and peaked in 2024.

Attested etymology

Astrid is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Astrid, pop culture references for the name Astrid and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Astrid

We've found the following names that sound similar to Astrid, sorted by popularity.

Astraea / Aster / Astra / Astoria / Asteria /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Astrid

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Astrid a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique female name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Astrid?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

AS-trid · /ˈæstrɪd/

Around the world

• Astrid (Norwegian) — A classic Norwegian name
• Astrid (Swedish) — A classic Swedish name
• Astrid (Danish) — Used in Danish
• Astrid (German) — Used in German

Spellings and nicknames

Nicknames: AssaSassa

Famous bearers

• Astrid Lindgren — Swedish author of the Pippi Longstocking books (1907–2002) Contemporary

Style

InternationalRoyalLiteraryVintage revival

Why parents choose it

Strong, Scandinavian and literary, it suits parents who want a name with backbone rather than softness.

Worth knowing

• The first syllable invites predictable playground mangling in English.
• Some English speakers find its consonant ending harsh — that edge is also its appeal.