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Astrid is a feminine name used in Swedish and Norwegian. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Modern Scandinavian form of Ástríðr. This name was borne by the Swedish writer Astrid Lindgren (1907-2002), the author of Pippi Longstocking." It ranked #376 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, modern Scandinavian form of Ástríðr. This name was borne by the Swedish writer Astrid Lindgren (1907-2002), the author of Pippi Longstocking. The entry lists its usage as Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, German and others.
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Astrid ranked #376 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #376 | ssa-2025 |
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Names that Behind the Name files under the same origin (Swedish) and that sit near Astrid in the 2025 American rankings.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Astrid mean?
Behind the Name does not give Astrid a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: modern Scandinavian form of Ástríðr.
Is Astrid a popular name?
Astrid ranked #376 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Astrid a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Astrid appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Astrid — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
