Astrid Girl

Popularity: #348 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: AS-trid //ˈæstrɪd//

Origin: Scandinavian; Old Norse

Meaning: divine strength; beautiful, beloved

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Astrid has its roots in Old Norse, derived from the elements "ás," meaning "god," and "fríðr," meaning "beautiful" or "beloved." This etymological foundation reflects a rich cultural heritage, as it was commonly used in Scandinavian countries during the Viking Age. The name was introduced into English through the influence of Norse culture, particularly during the period of Viking settlements in England, which began in the late 8th century.

Over time, it evolved in various forms, maintaining its core meaning of divine beauty or belovedness. Historically, the name Astrid gained prominence in the early 20th century, particularly through notable figures such as Princess Astrid of Belgium, born in 1905, and Queen Astrid of Belgium, who became queen consort in the 1920s.

These royal associations helped to solidify the name's status within European aristocracy. Additionally, the name appears in various literary works and folklore, often associated with noble or heroic characters, which further contributed to its cultural significance.

In Scandinavian tradition, names like Astrid are often linked to ideals of strength and beauty, reflecting the values of the societies that embraced them. The name has also been associated with various saints and historical figures, enhancing its resonance within Christian contexts.

The diminutive form "Astri" has been used in some cultures, adding a layer of familiarity and affection to the name. Overall, Astrid embodies a blend of divine connotation and cultural richness, making it a name with enduring historical significance.

Famous people named Astrid

In this section, you will find notable people named Astrid. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Astrid who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Astrid who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Astrid Lindgren is an author best known for Pippi Longstocking, The Brothers Lionheart, and Emil of Lonneberga.

Astrid S is a singer and songwriter best known for Hurt So Good, Think Before I Talk, and Dance Like This.

Astrid Bergès-Frisbey is an actress best known for Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides, The Sea of Trees, and The Last Face.

Astrid Whettnall is an actress best known for The Promise, The Last Adventure, and The Girl from the Song.

Fictional characters named Astrid

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Astrid Hofferson is a fictional character from the animated film franchise How to Train Your Dragon. She is a fierce and skilled warrior who becomes a key ally to Hiccup and a leader among the Vikings.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Astrid, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

IngridFreyaSigridKarinMajaElinLena

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Astrid. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

AstriaAstraeaIsoldeAnyaClaraSophieElenaLiviaNinaCelia

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Astrid was first seen in the United States in 1892.

Astrid has ranked as high as #794 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Florida, and Washington.

In the past 5 years the name Astrid has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Astrid is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Astrid was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Astrid.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 818 0 818
2024 822 0 822
2023 769 0 769
2022 785 8 777
2021 706 0 706
2020 686 0 686
2019 601 0 601
2018 447 0 447
2017 403 0 403
2016 364 0 364
2015 312 0 312
2014 297 0 297
2013 256 0 256
2012 250 0 250
2011 237 0 237
2010 185 0 185
2009 197 0 197
2008 191 0 191
2007 186 0 186
2006 209 0 209
2005 264 0 264
2004 255 0 255
2003 184 0 184
2002 199 0 199
2001 197 0 197
2000 168 0 168
1999 181 0 181
1998 155 0 155
1997 191 0 191
1996 196 0 196
1995 189 0 189
1994 128 0 128
1993 94 0 94
1992 119 0 119
1991 146 0 146
1990 100 0 100
1989 72 0 72
1988 66 0 66
1987 51 0 51
1986 60 0 60
1985 57 0 57
1984 52 0 52
1983 54 0 54
1982 73 0 73
1981 44 0 44
1980 46 0 46
1979 36 0 36
1978 33 0 33
1977 33 0 33
1976 31 0 31
1975 21 0 21
1974 28 0 28
1973 42 0 42
1972 38 0 38
1971 35 0 35
1970 50 0 50
1969 42 0 42
1968 33 0 33
1967 50 0 50
1966 32 0 32
1965 38 0 38
1964 31 0 31
1963 28 0 28
1962 28 0 28
1961 32 0 32
1960 23 0 23
1959 32 0 32
1958 23 0 23
1957 15 0 15
1956 12 0 12
1955 11 0 11
1954 22 0 22
1953 10 0 10
1952 18 0 18
1951 12 0 12
1950 15 0 15
1949 12 0 12
1948 13 0 13
1947 8 0 8
1946 14 0 14
1945 10 0 10
1944 7 0 7
1943 15 0 15
1942 23 0 23
1941 13 0 13
1940 27 0 27
1939 23 0 23
1938 29 0 29
1937 25 0 25
1936 30 0 30
1935 37 0 37
1934 23 0 23
1933 15 0 15
1932 23 0 23
1931 16 0 16
1930 23 0 23
1929 18 0 18
1928 32 0 32
1927 45 0 45
1926 36 0 36
1925 18 0 18
1924 17 0 17
1923 21 0 21
1922 21 0 21
1921 22 0 22
1920 17 0 17
1919 42 0 42
1918 47 0 47
1917 44 0 44
1916 54 0 54
1915 69 0 69
1914 50 0 50
1913 42 0 42
1912 39 0 39
1911 21 0 21
1910 18 0 18
1909 19 0 19
1908 21 0 21
1907 27 0 27
1906 11 0 11
1905 16 0 16
1904 9 0 9
1903 9 0 9
1902 7 0 7
1901 7 0 7
1900 6 0 6
1899 5 0 5
1898 9 0 9
1896 6 0 6
1895 5 0 5
1894 5 0 5
1893 7 0 7
1892 9 0 9

Top States for Astrid (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 106
13%
TX 92
12%
FL 51
6%
NY 35
4%
TN 28
4%
IL 24
3%
CO 24
3%
NC 24
3%
MD 23
3%
GA 22
3%
AZ 21
3%
MN 21
3%
MI 21
3%
VA 20
3%
PA 20
3%
OH 18
2%
WA 18
2%
KY 16
2%
WI 15
2%
NJ 15
2%
UT 14
2%
OR 12
2%
IN 11
1%
MA 11
1%
SC 11
1%
IA 10
1%
MO 10
1%
OK 10
1%
AL 10
1%
NM 9
1%
CT 8
1%
AR 7
1%
NV 7
1%
MT 7
1%
LA 7
1%
ND 7
1%
SD 7
1%
ME 6
1%
KS 6
1%
NE 6
1%
HI 5
1%