By some translations, the name Astrid could also mean “God’s strength.” Astrid isn’t a very popular name in the United States but it’s gradually climbing its way up the charts through pop culture. You’ll come across characters named Astrid in television shows like “Fringe,” “The Office,” “Vikings,” and “The Tomorrow People.” You might also recognize the name from popular books like “Crazy Rich Asians” and “White Oleander.”
How Popular is the Name Astrid?
The name Astrid has been a top 1,000 girl’s name in the United States since 2013. In 2020, the peak of its popularity in the United States, 675 babies were given the name Astrid. According to 2020 data from the Social Security Administration, Astrid is the 452nd most popular name for girls. Interestingly the name has been used in the United States for at least a century, the earliest record of its use was in 1892.
Name Variations
Astrid has several name variations in other languages and cultures. Some of the most popular of them include:
Assan (Swedish)Asta (Danish, Norwegian, Finnish)Astride (French, Portuguese) Astrior (Ancient Scandinavian)Astriour (Icelandic) Astrithr (North Germanic) Astryd Estrid Sassa (Swedish)
Similar Names
Here’s a list of names that feel and have similar meanings to the name Astrid:
AdelaideAlexAndreaAurora DahliaElsaFreyaIngridGabriela HelgaKaren KarinaLindaMabelMatilda Theodora Venus
Suggested Sibling Names
When considering baby names it’s completely normal to think about matching names for their siblings. Here’s a list of some names that would go perfectly with Astrid:
AndersAnderson Ari BjornEricaErikGusHansel HeroldHildaKarenaKirsten OlafOlga Valkryie Vivica
Famous People Named Astrid
If you’ve decided on the name Astrid and are curious about who else will be sharing the beautiful name with your baby, here’s a list of some famous and inspiring people who are also named Astrid.
Astrid Allwyn, American actress Astrid Beckmann, German physicist Astrid Bergès-Frisbey, French-Spanish actress Astrid Carolina Herrera, Venezuelan actress and beauty queen who won the Miss World title in 1984Astrid Cleve, Swedish botanist, chemist, and researcher. She was also the first woman in Sweden to get a doctoral degree in scienceAstrid Hadad, Mexican actress and performance artist Astrid Jacobsen, Norwegian cross-country skierAstrid Kirchherr, German photographer and artistAstrid Krag, Danish politician and member of the Danish parliamentAstrid Lindgren, Swedish author popular for writing the “Pippi Longstocking” stories Astrid Noack, Danish sculptorAstrid North, German soul singer and songwriter Astrid Olofsdotter, Queen Consort of King Olaf II of Norway Astrid Smeplass (Astrid S), Norwegian singer and songwriter Astrid Thors, Finnish politician and member of the Finnish parliament Astrid Williamson, Scottish musician and songwriter Queen Astrid of the Belgians, Swedish princess and first wife of King Leopold
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