Astrid
AS-trid · 2 syllables
♀ Female ◎ Old Norse ◈ 2 syllables
"Divinely beautiful, godly strength"

From Old Norse

Astrid means divine beauty — from the Old Norse áss (god) and fríðr (beautiful). Astrid Lindgren created Pippi Longstocking — children's literature's most independent heroine. How to Train Your Dragon's Astrid is animation's fiercest warrior. The name sounds like a Norse goddess standing on a glacier: two syllables of divine beauty, frozen strength, and dragon-riding courage.

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Astrid at a glance
MeaningDivinely beautiful, godly strength
OriginOld Norse
GenderFemale
Syllables2
NumerologyLife Path 8
US Rank (today)#563
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Why parents love Astrid
  • Astrid Lindgren created Pippi Longstocking — maximum literary pedigree.
  • How to Train Your Dragon's Astrid is animation's fiercest warrior.
  • Two syllables with a strong, Norse sound: AS-trid.
  • The meaning divine beauty is the most exalted.
  • The Scandinavian heritage gives it genuine Viking depth.
The vibe of Astrid
divine beautyNorseLindgrenPippidragon-ridingglacierVikingfierce-warrior
Origin & history of Astrid
Old Norse áss (god) + fríðr (beautiful) Astrid
1
Old Norse roots
Astrid comes from the Old Norse meaning divine beauty. Astrid Lindgren (1907–2002) created Pippi Longstocking — children's literature's most independent, strongest heroine. How to Train Your Dragon's Astrid Hofferson is animation's fiercest warrior.
2
First recorded
Earliest known use: Norse/Scandinavian name; Astrid Lindgren (1907–2002).
3
Today
Astrid remains a beloved choice, ranking #563 in the US. 13,328 babies have been named Astrid since 1892.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names, SSA data
How popular is Astrid?
2024 peak year
Astrid is on the rise. After years out of the spotlight, it has been gaining ground with U.S. parents in the most recent decade. It currently ranks around #563, with about 589 babies named Astrid each year. In 2024, 818 babies received the name (ranked #383). Total registrations across all years since 1880: roughly 13,328.
Year-by-year registrations 1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
818 Babies named in peak year
(ranked #383)
589 Avg. per year
(last decade)
5,890 Total registrations
last 10 years
13,328 All-time total
(since 1880)
Popularity in the US today (rank #563) Popular
↑ Trending upward in recent years
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Numerology of Astrid
8
Life path number
The Achiever
Ambition, authority and material mastery.

Astrid's Life Path 1 is the pioneer's number — divinely beautiful pioneering. People named Astrid tend to be fierce, beautiful, and gifted at creating heroines who change children's literature.

Creates heroines who change literature
Divinely beautiful
Pippi-creating genius
Dragon-riding fierce
Glacier-level cool
A1
S1
T2
R9
I9
D4
Sum: 26 → Life path 8
Personality of Astrid
💼
Built for success
They don't dream of achievement — they plan for it.
👑
Commanding presence
They walk in and people notice.
🔑
Strategic mind
Always three moves ahead.
💎
Unbreakable
Setbacks sharpen them. Resilience is in their DNA.
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