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Astrid
GirlOld Norse, Scandinavian· “divinely beautiful”
- Meaning
- divinely beautiful
- Origin
- Old Norse, Scandinavian
- Pronunciation
- AS-trihd
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #376
- US babies 2025
- 818
- Best rank
- #376 (2025)
- Peak year
- 2024
Meaning and origin of Astrid
Astrid is an Old Norse and Scandinavian name that means “divinely beautiful”.
Astrid comes from the Old Norse Ástríðr, made from áss, "god," and fríðr, "beautiful" or "beloved." It has been a favorite in Scandinavia since the Viking Age and was borne by several queens, including Queen Astrid of Belgium, a Swedish princess much loved in her adopted country. The Swedish author Astrid Lindgren, creator of Pippi Longstocking, is one of its most famous bearers. Astrid is strong, clear and distinctive, with a hint of starlight thanks to its resemblance to the Greek astron, "star," though the two are unrelated.
Popularity over time
Astrid first appears in US Social Security records in 1892. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 27 different years, starting in 1905. Its best national rank was #376 in 2025, and the most babies received it in 2024, when 822 were named Astrid. In 2025, 818 babies were named Astrid, and it ranked #376 nationally. That is 162% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #2,177 in 1920, #2,661 in 1950, #2,190 in 1980, #1,190 in 2000, #1,287 in 2010, and #376 in 2025. Of the 14,145 US girls named Astrid since records began, 32% were born in the 2020s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 3,352 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Adhara, Ivory, Matilda, Helena, and Blaire.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Astrid ranked highest in Alaska, Idaho, and Nevada.
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Astrid is usually pronounced AS-trihd, with two syllables. It has six letters, starts with A and ends in “-id”.
Middle names for Astrid
A few middle names that flow with Astrid: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Astrid
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Astrid mean?
Astrid is an Old Norse and Scandinavian name that means “divinely beautiful”.
What is the origin of the name Astrid?
Astrid has Old Norse and Scandinavian roots. Astrid comes from the Old Norse Ástríðr, made from áss, "god," and fríðr, "beautiful" or "beloved." It has been a favorite in Scandinavia since the Viking Age and was borne by several queens, including Queen Astrid of Belgium, a Swedish princess much loved in her adopted country.
Is Astrid a popular name?
Yes. Astrid ranked #376 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Astrid a boy or girl name?
Astrid is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Astrid?
Astrid is usually pronounced AS-trihd. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings