Astrid

Meaning of Astrid

It means 'divinely beautiful' or 'beloved by the gods.' The name combines elements meaning 'god' and 'beautiful' or 'beloved'.

Astrid has Old Norse roots — browse every Old Norse baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Astrid

Astrid is more popular than ever, reaching a new high of #376 in 2025 from #942 in 2004.

Notable people named Astrid

• Astrid Lindgren
  Swedish author, Pippi Longstocking creator
• Astrid S (Astrid Smeplass)
  Norwegian singer-songwriter, pop artist
• Princess Astrid of Norway
  Norwegian royal, sister of the king
• Astrid Kumbernuss
  German shot putter, Olympic champion
• Astrid Kirchherr
  German photographer, early Beatles documenter

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Questions about the name Astrid

What does the name Astrid mean?

Astrid means it means 'divinely beautiful' or 'beloved by the gods.' the name combines elements meaning 'god' and 'beautiful' or 'beloved', and it comes from Old Norse origins.

Is Astrid a boy's or a girl's name?

Astrid is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Astrid?

In 2025, Astrid ranked #376 for girls, up from #383 the year before.

When was Astrid most popular?

Astrid peaked at #376 in 2025.