Astrid
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Astrid is a Scandinavian name meaning “divinely beautiful”. It is a popular name, overwhelmingly used for girls, with 99.91% female usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Astrid
Astrid is a name of Old Norse origin constructed from the elements ass, meaning god, and fríðr, meaning beautiful or beloved. This compound name translates to indicate divine beauty or one beloved by the gods. Historically, the name was closely associated with Scandinavian royalty and nobility, notably Astrid Olofsdotter, a queen of Norway in the 11th century.
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Gender Usage of the Name Astrid
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Astrid is overwhelmingly used as a name for girls. Approximately 99.91% of recorded bearers are female. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.
Popularity of the Name Astrid
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Astrid is listed under Popular Girl Names worldwide. Its popularity is relatively consistent across the available regional markets.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Common | 1 in every 6.7K births |
| United Kingdom | Popular | 1 in every 2.3K births |
| Canada | Popular | 1 in every 6.4K births |
| Australia | Popular | 1 in every 43K births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Astrid ranked #294 on the Popular Girls’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It rose from #314 in 2024 — an improvement of 20 places. Astrid maintains a steady presence among commonly used names.
Historically, its best recorded position was #264 in 2021. Its lowest recorded position was #2,901 in 1985. Over the last 5 years (2020–2025) the name rose 102 places (from #396 to #294).
Name StyleMethodology
Astrid is classified as Timeless Girl Names because it appears across 86% of recorded years, averages 227 births per year over its full timeline, and still averages 1,271 births per year recently.Characteristics of the Name Astrid
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- CMU
- Syllables
- 2 syllables — Two-Syllable Girl Names
- Length
- 6 letters — Medium-Length Girl Names
- Starts with
- A — Girl Names Starting with A
- Ends with
- d — Girl Names Ending in “d”
Name AestheticMethodology
Astrid relies on a two-syllable construction with initial stress, yielding a crisp and distinct phonetic profile. It is the name of Astrid of Sweden, a queen consort known for her noble status. These factors align to produce a Strong & Powerful and Elegant & Timeless aesthetic.
Middle Names For Astrid
Middle names used with AstridMethodology
Astrid is most frequently used with these girl middle names: Astrid Carolina · Astrid Elizabeth · Astrid Marie · Astrid Nicole · Astrid KarinView all 104 girl middle names.
- Total 125 middle names used with Astrid
- 5 boy middle names used with Astrid
- 12 unisex middle names used with Astrid
Middle name suggestions for AstridMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Astrid is most frequently associated with girl middle names that have Strong stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “l”.
Examples: Astrid Leigh · Astrid Lynne · Astrid Lynch · Astrid Laine · Astrid Leach. View all 82 suggested middle names.
Associations of the Name Astrid
Royal UsageMethodology
Featured among Royal Girl Names, Astrid has been used by 4 members of European royal families, including:
- Astrid of Sweden (1905–1935) — Princess
- Astrid Maud Ingeborg (born 1932) — Princess
Names Similar to Astrid
Sound Like Astrid Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Astride · Astryd · Astrud · View all 4 names
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Ashley · Anna · Angela · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Astrid Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Mildred · Jade · Gertrude · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Mary · Linda · Sarah · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Astrid”
Dictionary Meaning of "Astrid"Methodology
A female given name from the Germanic languages
Examples
- Astrid, the person is saying. Astrum, astralis. How does it feel to have such a starry name?
Translations
The name Astrid has 2 translations, for example: in Portuguese it is rendered as female given name.
More Info
How to Spell Astrid in ASL
- A
- s
- t
- r
- i
- d
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