Astrid
Astrid is a girls' name of Norse origin meaning “divine beauty, beloved of the gods.” It ranked #376 in the United States in 2025. Astrid is an Old Norse name combining 'áss' (god, divine) and 'fríðr' (beautiful, beloved).
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how do you pronounce Astrid?
AH-strid
where does the name Astrid come from?
From the Old Norse Ástríðr or Ássfríðr, combining áss, god, and fríðr, beautiful, originally beloved: so divine beauty, or beloved of the gods.
It has been borne by Scandinavian queens and princesses throughout history. Astrid Lindgren, creator of Pippi Longstocking, made the name synonymous with creativity and independent spirit.
how popular is this name?
Astrid has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 27 years since 1905, and fell outside it for 94. It peaked at #376 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #376 |
| 2024 | #382 |
| 2023 | #399 |
| 2022 | #404 |
| 2021 | #442 |
| 2020 | #449 |
| 2019 | #516 |
| 2018 | #662 |
| 2017 | #713 |
| 2016 | #778 |
| 1905 | #926 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Astrid fell outside the top 1,000.
the history of Astrid
English speakers borrowed it from the modern Scandinavian forms from the 19th century onward.
who are famous people named Astrid?
- Astrid Lindgren (Swedish author of Pippi Longstocking)
- Queen Astrid of Belgium
- Astrid S (Norwegian singer)
what names are similar to Astrid?
what names go well with Astrid?
Sibling names that share Astrid's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Astrid
What does the name Astrid mean?
Astrid means “divine beauty, beloved of the gods”.
What is the origin of the name Astrid?
Astrid comes from the Norse naming tradition.
How popular is the name Astrid?
Astrid ranked #376 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 2025, at #376, and it has spent 27 years in the top 1,000 since 1905.
Is Astrid a boy or girl name?
Astrid is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Astrid?
Astrid is pronounced AH-strid, with 2 syllables.
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