Rising since 1986, #376 for girls today.
Popularity of Astrid since 1892
Babies named Astrid per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 46 |
| 1900s | 132 |
| 1910s | 426 |
| 1920s | 247 |
| 1930s | 244 |
| 1940s | 142 |
| 1950s | 170 |
| 1960s | 337 |
| 1970s | 347 |
| 1980s | 575 |
| 1990s | 1,499 |
| 2000s | 2,050 |
| 2010s | 3,352 |
| 2020s | 4,578 |
Meaning & origin
Astrid, a name of Old Norse origin meaning 'divinely beautiful,' has a compelling trajectory in modern America. First recorded in the U.S. in 1892, it was a rare choice for much of the 20th century. However, its revival began in 1986, and since then it has climbed steadily. In 2025, Astrid ranked 376th with 1 in 1,965 newborn girls receiving the name, reaching its peak popularity that same year. Geographically, it is most favored in Alaska, Idaho, and Maine, reflecting a preference in states with strong Scandinavian heritage. The name's appeal lies in its melodic sound and historic roots, making it a distinctive yet accessible option.
From Old Norse Ástríðr, composed of áss (god) and fríðr (beautiful, beloved). The name has been used in Scandinavia since the Viking Age and was popularized in the English-speaking world by early 20th-century literature and Scandinavian immigration.
Where Astrid is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Astrid” around the world
Where Astrid lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
165
babies in 2024
Ireland
5
babies in 2025
New Zealand
19
babies in 2025
Quebec
13
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland) · NZ Dept of Internal Affairs (New Zealand) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Addie, Asta, Astie
Sibling names for Astrid
Names that share Astrid's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Ingrid, Freya, Sigrid, Greta, Elsa, Hilda, Karin, Linnea, Liv, Mara, Maren, Signe, Sonja, Britta, Dagmar, Elin, Freyja, Helga, Inga, Inger, Klara, Maris, Siri, Thora, Thyra, Valkyrie, Arna, Beatris, Berit, Blenda, Brigitta, Brita, Ebba, Edda, Erla, Freja, Gerda, Glada, Gudrun, Hildur, Ilsa, Inge, Ingeborg, Katrine, Kirsti, Linde, Lova, Margit, Marit, Svea, Tekla, Tora, Alwilda, Auda, Borghild, Halla, Hildy, Jensine, Jordis, Kalle, Kelda, Kjersten, Kjerstin, Lilja, Lisbet, Nanna, Ragna, Rakel, Senta, Solveig, Stellar, Theory, Torvi, Tove, Viveca, Alvilda, Birgit, Brynja, Dagny, Elfida, Fryda, Gunda, Gunhild, Gusta, Hedda, Hela, Ingri, Kirstine, Kjersti, Malene, Margrete, Oline, Skadi, Trine, Valborg
Brothers: Leif, Bjorn, Soren, Magnus, Erik, Anders, Evert, Gunnar, Gust, Hagen, Henrik, Karl, Kristian, Kristofer, Lars, Odin, Aksel, Arne, Arvid, Carsten, Einar, Erich, Erling, Gustav, Ivar, Iver, Jens, Karsten, Klaus, Kristoffer, Loki, Nels, Niels, Nils, Oden, Olaf, Oskar, Rolf, Steffen, Stellan, Sven, Thor, Waldemar, Bertil, Erland, Eryk, Esgar, Espen, Even, Fredrik, Gillis, Gustaf, Haakon, Hansen, Harald, Helmer, Hilmer, Isak, Jahn, Jantzen, Jorgen, Knute, Kristoff, Larsen, Lennart, Marten, Peder, Ragnar, Rune, Selmer, Sigurd, Tage, Tor, Torben, Torsten, Trygve, Tyr, Valdemar, Viggo, Zedrick, Zigmund, Alarik, Einer, Eirik, Eivin, Erric, Henning, Henrick, Hilding, Hjalmer, Holger, Jesper, Jonerik, Joren, Kjell, Krist, Lauris, Lief, Lindberg, Mads, Matteus, Mattis, Olson, Reinhardt, Rorik, Teodor, Thoren, Thorsten, Aarik, Baer, Bertel, Brand, Drakkar, Edrik, Fenrir, Fenris, Frans, Gotti, Halvor, Havard, Hilmar, Hjalmar, Jarl, Joahan, Joakim, Kristjan, Madsen, Marte, Nikolaj, Odinn, Olof, Rasmus, Roald, Steen, Stein, Sten, Thielen, Thorvald
Names like Astrid
Names whose popularity has moved with Astrid's over the last 50 years.
