Astrid Name Meaning

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By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: An asteroid named “3204 Lindgren” was named in honor of Astrid Lindgren, recognizing her impact on literature and culture​

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A Deep Dive

Astrid Overview

Meaning

Divinely beautiful, beloved of the God

Gender

Girl

Origin

Old Norse

Etymology

Originated from the Old Norse name “Ástríðr”

Pronunciation

/ˈæstrɪd/

Popularity

Astrid is a popular name in Scandinavian countries like Sweden and Norway, and it’s gaining recognition in the US. In the USA, Astrid was ranked as the 399th most popular name for girls in 2023​ (Nameberry)​​ (Nameberry)​.

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

6 letters

Numerology

8 (Practical, Ambitious, Materialistic)

Name Styles

Traditional, Mythological, Cool, Religious and Spiritual

Associated Traits

Elegant, independent, vibrant, creative

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

Astrid carries the meaning “divinely beautiful” in Norse culture, reflecting its historical significance and use in royal families.

Name Day

November 27th (Sweden), October 13th (Norway), January 12th (Finland)
A Deep Dive

Astrid Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Astra, Astrida, Astride, Astridh, Astrith

Common Nicknames

Addie, Ash, Trid, Rida, Ace

Diminutives

Asta, Asri, Tidy, Tridy, Ridi

Famous People

  • Astrid Lindgren
    (Swedish Author)
  • Astrid Kirchherr
    (German Photographer)
  • Astrid S
    (Norwegian Singer)
  • Astrid Bergès-Frisbey
    (French-Spanish Actress)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Astrid Hofferson
    ("How to Train Your Dragon," Film Series)
  • Astrid Farnsworth
    ("Fringe," TV Series)
  • "Astrid & Lilly Save the World"
    (TV Series)
  • Astrid Leong-Teo
    ("Crazy Rich Asians," Film)

Places

  • Astrid Park
    (Brussels, Belgium)
  • Astrid Lindgren’s World
    (Vimmerby, Sweden)

What Is the Meaning of Astrid?

The name Astrid means “divinely beautiful” or “God’s strength.” Those named Astrid are consistently seen as strong, graceful, and radiant individuals.

What Is the Origin of The Name Astrid?

Astrid has Scandinavian roots, specifically from Old Norse. It combines “ás,” meaning “god,” with “fríðr,” meaning “beautiful” or “beloved.”

Astrid Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Astrid in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#4422021#4042022#3992023
Top 3 Rankings#3992023#4042022#4422021

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Astrid

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023399
(+5 from 2022)
764
(-13 from 2022)
0.04368
2022404
(+38 from 2021)
777
(+71 from 2021)
0.04333
2021442
(+7 from 2020)
706
(+20 from 2020)
0.03941
2020449
(+67 from 2019)
686
(+86 from 2019)
0.03881
2019516
(+146 from 2018)
600
(+153 from 2018)
0.03270
2018662
(+51 from 2017)
447
(+44 from 2017)
0.02404
2017713
(+64 from 2016)
403
(+39 from 2016)
0.02133
2016777
(+107 from 2015)
364
(+52 from 2015)
0.01880
2015884
(+27 from 2014)
312
(+15 from 2014)
0.01599
2014911
(+70 from 2013)
297
(+41 from 2013)
0.01518
2013981
(+30 from 2012)
256
(+6 from 2012)
0.01328
20121011
(+33 from 2011)
250
(+14 from 2011)
0.01289
20111044
(+243 from 2010)
236
(+51 from 2010)
0.01218
20101287
(-38 from 2009)
185
(-12 from 2009)
0.00944
20091249
(+50 from 2008)
197
(+6 from 2008)
0.00973
20081299
(+9 from 2007)
191
(+5 from 2007)
0.00917
20071308
(-146 from 2006)
186
(-23 from 2006)
0.00879
20061162
(-225 from 2005)
209
(-55 from 2005)
0.01000
2005937
(+5 from 2004)
264
(+9 from 2004)
0.01301
2004942
(+229 from 2003)
255
(+71 from 2003)
0.01264
20031171
(-103 from 2002)
184
(-15 from 2002)
0.00917
20021068
(+8 from 2001)
199
(+2 from 2001)
0.01008
20011076
(+112 from 2000)
197
(+29 from 2000)
0.00994
20001188
(-89 from 1999)
168
(-13 from 1999)
0.00842
19991099
(+96 from 1998)
181
(+26 from 1998)
0.00930
19981195
(-187 from 1997)
155
(-36 from 1997)
0.00800
19971008
(-35 from 1996)
191
(-5 from 1996)
0.01000
1996973
(+18 from 1995)
196
(+7 from 1995)
0.01022
1995991
(+332 from 1994)
189
(+61 from 1994)
0.00984
19941323
(+305 from 1993)
128
(+35 from 1993)
0.00657
19931628
(-247 from 1992)
93
(-26 from 1992)
0.00472
19921381
(-192 from 1991)
119
(-27 from 1991)
0.00594
19911189
(+344 from 1990)
146
(+46 from 1990)
0.00718
19901533
(+301 from 1989)
100
(+28 from 1989)
0.00487
19891834
(+29 from 1988)
72
(+6 from 1988)
0.00361
19881863
(+266 from 1987)
66
(+15 from 1987)
0.00343
19872129
(-263 from 1986)
51
(-9 from 1986)
0.00272
19861866
(+63 from 1985)
60
(+3 from 1985)
0.00325
19851929
(+32 from 1984)
57
(+5 from 1984)
0.00309
19841961
(-54 from 1983)
52
(-2 from 1983)
0.00288
19831907
(-308 from 1982)
54
(-19 from 1982)
0.00302
19821599
(+666 from 1981)
73
(+29 from 1981)
0.00402
19812265
(-76 from 1980)
44
(-2 from 1980)
0.00246
19802189
(+335 from 1979)
46
(+10 from 1979)
0.00258
19792524
(+104 from 1978)
36
(+4 from 1978)
0.00209
19782628
(-24 from 1977)
32
No change from 1977
0.00195
19772604
(-58 from 1976)
32
(+1 from 1976)
0.00195
19762546
(+714 from 1975)
31
(+10 from 1975)
0.00197
19753260
(-644 from 1974)
21
(-7 from 1974)
0.00135
19742616
(-678 from 1973)
28
(-14 from 1973)
0.00179
19731938
(+119 from 1972)
42
(+4 from 1972)
0.00270
19722057
(+190 from 1971)
38
(+3 from 1971)
0.00236
19712247
(-468 from 1970)
35
(-15 from 1970)
0.00200
19701779
(+148 from 1969)
50
(+8 from 1969)
0.00273
19691927
(+164 from 1968)
42
(+9 from 1968)
0.00238
19682091
(-493 from 1967)
33
(-17 from 1967)
0.00193
19671598
(+461 from 1966)
50
(+18 from 1966)
0.00291
19662059
(-205 from 1965)
32
(-6 from 1965)
0.00182
19651854
(+297 from 1964)
38
(+7 from 1964)
0.00208
19642151
(+100 from 1963)
31
(+3 from 1963)
0.00158
19632251
(+12 from 1962)
28
No change from 1962
0.00141
19622263
(-194 from 1961)
28
(-4 from 1961)
0.00138
19612069
(+442 from 1960)
32
(+9 from 1960)
0.00154
19602511
(-527 from 1959)
23
(-9 from 1959)
0.00111
19591984
(+393 from 1958)
32
(+9 from 1958)
0.00154
19582377
(+655 from 1957)
23
(+8 from 1957)
0.00111
19573032
(+462 from 1956)
15
(+3 from 1956)
0.00071
19563494
(+78 from 1955)
12
(+1 from 1955)
0.00058
19553572
(-1277 from 1954)
11
(-11 from 1954)
0.00055
19542295
(+1392 from 1953)
22
(+12 from 1953)
0.00111
19533687
(-1185 from 1952)
10
(-8 from 1952)
0.00052
19522502
(+604 from 1951)
18
(+6 from 1951)
0.00095
19513106
(-454 from 1950)
12
(-3 from 1950)
0.00065
19502652
(+347 from 1949)
15
(+3 from 1949)
0.00085
19492999
(-172 from 1948)
12
(-1 from 1948)
0.00068
19482827
(+1180 from 1947)
13
(+5 from 1947)
0.00075
19474007
(-1410 from 1946)
8
(-6 from 1946)
0.00044
19462597
(+319 from 1945)
14
(+4 from 1945)
0.00087
19452916
(+771 from 1944)
10
(+3 from 1944)
0.00074
19443687
(-1335 from 1943)
7
(-8 from 1943)
0.00051
19432352
(-592 from 1942)
15
(-8 from 1942)
0.00105
19421760
(+637 from 1941)
23
(+10 from 1941)
0.00165
19412397
(-920 from 1940)
13
(-14 from 1940)
0.00104
19401477
(+108 from 1939)
27
(+4 from 1939)
0.00229
19391585
(-203 from 1938)
23
(-6 from 1938)
0.00203
19381382
(+112 from 1937)
29
(+4 from 1937)
0.00254
19371494
(-173 from 1936)
25
(-5 from 1936)
0.00227
19361321
(-159 from 1935)
30
(-7 from 1935)
0.00278
19351162
(+394 from 1934)
37
(+14 from 1934)
0.00340
19341556
(+496 from 1933)
23
(+8 from 1933)
0.00213
19332052
(-455 from 1932)
15
(-8 from 1932)
0.00143
19321597
(+427 from 1931)
23
(+7 from 1931)
0.00208
19312024
(-363 from 1930)
16
(-7 from 1930)
0.00145
19301661
(+292 from 1929)
23
(+5 from 1929)
0.00197
19291953
(-587 from 1928)
18
(-14 from 1928)
0.00156
19281366
(-227 from 1927)
32
(-13 from 1927)
0.00268
19271139
(+164 from 1926)
45
(+9 from 1926)
0.00364
19261303
(+816 from 1925)
36
(+18 from 1925)
0.00293
19252119
(+93 from 1924)
18
(+1 from 1924)
0.00143
19242212
(-317 from 1923)
17
(-4 from 1923)
0.00131
19231895
(+2 from 1922)
21
No change from 1922
0.00168
19221897
(-30 from 1921)
21
(-1 from 1921)
0.00168
19211867
(+305 from 1920)
22
(+5 from 1920)
0.00172
19202172
(-1039 from 1919)
17
(-25 from 1919)
0.00137
19191133
(-72 from 1918)
42
(-5 from 1918)
0.00358
19181061
(+4 from 1917)
47
(+3 from 1917)
0.00391
19171065
(-137 from 1916)
44
(-10 from 1916)
0.00392
1916928
(-137 from 1915)
54
(-15 from 1915)
0.00497
1915791
(+36 from 1914)
69
(+19 from 1914)
0.00674
1914827
(-17 from 1913)
50
(+8 from 1913)
0.00628
1913810
(-15 from 1912)
42
(+3 from 1912)
0.00641
1912795
(+163 from 1911)
39
(+18 from 1911)
0.00665
1911958
(+72 from 1910)
21
(+3 from 1910)
0.00475
19101030
(-95 from 1909)
18
(-1 from 1909)
0.00429
1909935
(-86 from 1908)
19
(-2 from 1908)
0.00516
1908849
(-123 from 1907)
21
(-6 from 1907)
0.00592
1907726
(+428 from 1906)
27
(+16 from 1906)
0.00800
19061154
(-228 from 1905)
11
(-5 from 1905)
0.00351
1905926
(+325 from 1904)
16
(+7 from 1904)
0.00516
19041251
(-47 from 1903)
9
No change from 1903
0.00308
19031204
(+234 from 1902)
9
(+2 from 1902)
0.00324
19021438
(-99 from 1901)
7
No change from 1901
0.00250
19011339
(+384 from 1900)
7
(+1 from 1900)
0.00275
19001723
(-127 from 1899)
6
(+1 from 1899)
0.00189
18991596
(-425 from 1898)
5
(-4 from 1898)
0.00202
18981171
(+245 from 1896)
9
(+3 from 1896)
0.00328
18970
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18961416
(+176 from 1895)
6
(+1 from 1895)
0.00238
18951592
(-107 from 1894)
5
No change from 1894
0.00202
18941485
(-310 from 1893)
5
(-2 from 1893)
0.00212
18931175
(-158 from 1892)
7
(-2 from 1892)
0.00311
18921017
First SSA data recorded
9
First SSA data recorded
0.00400
18910
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18900
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18890
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18880
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18870
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18860
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18850
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18840
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18830
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18820
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18810
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18800
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Astrid

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#4672021#3622022#3302023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#3732021#3432022#3672023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#5262021#4142022#4212023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#4682021#6112022#4182023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#2442021#3022022#2692023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#3572021#5212022#2962023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#5572021#4732022#7912023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#2202021#2582022#5522023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#3372021#3042022#2652023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#5032021#3842022#7252023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#4322021#3472022#3802023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#5382021#4842022#7512023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#2372021#1952022#2352023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#6822021#8042022#5862023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#3642021#3052022#5592023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#7872021#6262022#5492023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#10322021#5342022#4512023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#5592021#3782022#4192023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#10902021#4512022#4412023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#4312021#4782022#3592023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#3522021#3872022#2272023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#2172021#3642022#3342023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#4672021#4022022#2732023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#3022021#3742022#4302023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#6072021#3762022#3672023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#5852021#3842022#3962023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#2722021#4772022#4802023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#3502021#4002022#3952023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#7152020#5422022#4132023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#3512021#2962022#3012023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#3072021#4242022#3312023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#6872021#5622022#5072023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#3272020#3462022#5392023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#4352020#5042022#4392023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#4302021#3612022#4152023

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#1352020#2112021#1532022

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#3362019#2202021#2812022

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#2632018#3402021#3292023

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#1361913#1701915#1722020

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#1612018#1302020#1672023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#4782020#4752021#4602023

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#3322019#2282023

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#1402021

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#1832014

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#1992005

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#852021

Popularity Rankings for Astrid in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Sweden

Sweden flagSweden#92021#12022#92023

Popularity in Norway

Norway flagNorway#182021#142022#112023

Popularity in Denmark

Denmark flagDenmark#232021#212022#27First half of 2023

Popularity in Germany

Germany flagGermany#321968#271969#271970

Popularity in Chile

Chile flagChile#1652019#1512020#1172021

Popularity in Iceland

Iceland flagIceland#3262021#1612022

Popularity in Austria

Austria flagAustria#1651999#1842000#2002001

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#3552021#3632022#1712023

Popularity in Belgium

Belgium flagBelgium#1892003#1712005#1992006

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#1902021#1962022#1762023

Popularity in France

France flagFrance#1931999#1922000#1992001

Popularity in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico flagPuerto Rico#2112012#2902014#2972016

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#2162021#2852022#2362023

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#3162019#2412020#2402021

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#6782020#4052021#3082022

Popularity in Poland

Poland flagPoland#3342021#3502022#3322023

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#4462021#3542022

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#3752020#7642021#4582022

Popularity in Mexico

Mexico flagMexico#4502020#4262021

Popularity in Switzerland

Switzerland flagSwitzerland#7692020#6872021#6022022

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Astrid a Name for Boys or Girls?

You will often find Astrid used for girls. The name’s soft yet powerful meaning is well-suited to female names.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Astrid

Astrid in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Astrid Lindgren (Author, 1907–2002): A Swedish author who created the beloved children's character Pippi Longstocking.
  • Astrid Kirchherr (Photographer, 1938–2020): A German photographer credited with shaping the early image of The Beatles.
  • Astrid S (Singer, born 1996): A Norwegian singer and songwriter with numerous chart-topping hits in Scandinavia.
  • Astrid Bergès-Frisbey (Actress, born 1986): A French-Spanish actress who starred in major films like "Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides."
  • Astrid Allwyn (Actress, 1905–1978): An American actress who appeared in several popular films during the 1930s and 1940s.
  • Astrid Thors (Politician, born 1957): A Finnish politician who has held various significant positions in the European Parliament.
  • Astrid Hofferson ("How to Train Your Dragon," 2010 Film Series): A fierce and skilled Viking warrior who is a close friend and eventual love interest of Hiccup.
  • Astrid Farnsworth ("Fringe," 2008 TV Series): A loyal and intelligent FBI agent assisting in solving paranormal cases.
  • "Astrid & Lilly Save the World" (2022 TV Series): Follows two high school girls who hunt monsters to save their town.
  • Astrid Leong-Teo ("Crazy Rich Asians," 2018 Film): A wealthy and elegant woman navigating personal and family challenges.
  • Astrid ("White Oleander," 2002 Film): A teenager dealing with the complexities of life after her mother is imprisoned.
  • Astrid ("The Disappearance of Astrid," 2017 Novel): A mystery novel about the search for a missing girl.
  • Astrid Park (Brussels, Belgium): A large urban park featuring gardens, playgrounds, and sports facilities.
  • Astrid Lindgren’s World (Vimmerby, Sweden): A theme park dedicated to the works of the famous children's author Astrid Lindgren.
  • Princess Astrid Park (Singapore, Singapore): A peaceful park in a residential neighborhood with walking paths and greenery.
  • Astrid Avenue (Ontario, Canada): A residential street in a suburban neighborhood.
  • Astrid Street (Paris, France): A street in the 16th arrondissement, known for its elegant buildings.
  • Astrid Place (Victoria, Australia): A small park area in a residential suburb.

Similar Names to Astrid

  • Asteria
  • Astrud
  • Astria
  • Astara
  • Astera

Sibling Names for Astrid

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