The nameAstrid
Astrid is a girl's name of Old Norse origin meaning "divine beauty". A Scandinavian royal name, it is famous through Astrid Lindgren.
- Girl's name
- Old Norse
Meaning
Astrid comes from the Old Norse Ástríðr, made of áss, "god", and fríðr, "beautiful, beloved".
Origin
Old Norse. Queen Astrid of Sweden became Queen of Belgium and died young in 1935.
History
Astrid Lindgren, creator of Pippi Longstocking, made it famous worldwide. It reached the top 240 in England and Wales.
Did you know?
- Astrid Lindgren invented Pippi Longstocking for her daughter Karin, who was ill and came up with the character's name.
Famous people named Astrid
- Astrid Lindgren, writer
- Queen Astrid of Belgium
- Astrid, How to Train Your Dragon character
Popularity of the name Astrid
Astrid in the United States
Astrid was most popular in the United States in the 2020s, with 3,764 births over the decade, 28% of all recorded babies named Astrid. Its rise began around 1990, and it peaked in 2024. Half of all babies named Astrid in the United States were born before 2012, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 753 births a year on average, against 425 in the five years before.
Astrid in the United Kingdom
Astrid was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2020s, with 1,265 births over the decade, 47% of all recorded babies named Astrid. Half of all babies named Astrid in the United Kingdom were born before 2019, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 212 births a year on average, against 159 in the five years before.
Astrid in France
Astrid in Belgium
Astrid in Austria
Astrid in Norway
Sibling names for Astrid
Names from the same generation as Astrid, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Astrid mean?
Astrid comes from the Old Norse Ástríðr, made of áss, "god", and fríðr, "beautiful, beloved".
What is the origin of the name Astrid?
Old Norse. Queen Astrid of Sweden became Queen of Belgium and died young in 1935.
Is Astrid a girl's or a boy's name?
Astrid is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Astrid?
In 2024, Astrid was the 383rd most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 818 births.
What are good sibling names for Astrid?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Bonnie, Louise, Flora and Maxine for a sister, Louie, Zayd, Augustine and Arthur for a brother.
Who are famous people named Astrid?
Astrid Lindgren, writer; Queen Astrid of Belgium; Astrid, How to Train Your Dragon character.