UK girl's name
Astrid
Of Scandinavian origin, signifying "divine beauty" or "divinely beautiful".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Astrid is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Astrid popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #263, with 182 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2021, with 209 births.
This profile covers 2,295 England and Wales registrations across 29 recorded years from 1996 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, NRS Scotland and NISRA Northern Ireland, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 87% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 2,506 living people in the UK are called Astrid. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Astrid ranked #263 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 182 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2021, when 209 girls were registered as Astrid.
- • Astrid ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #333 in 2024.
- • About 2,506 living people in the UK are estimated to have Astrid as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#263
2024
Births in 2024
182
Latest year
Peak year
2021
209 births
Estimated living
2,506
2026
Meaning
What does Astrid mean?
The name Astrid originates from the Old Norse language and has its roots in Scandinavia, particularly in Sweden, Denmark, and Norway. It is derived from the Old Norse elements "anu" meaning "divine" and "fríðr" meaning "beautiful" or "fair," resulting in the name's meaning of "divinely beautiful."
The earliest recorded use of the name Astrid dates back to the 9th century, when it appeared in ancient Norse texts and writings. It was not uncommon for Viking women to bear this name during that period, as the Norse culture placed a high value on physical beauty and strength.
One of the earliest known historical figures with the name Astrid was Astrid Njalsdóttir, a prominent figure in the Icelandic Sagas, born around 965 CE. She played a significant role in the Njáls saga, a renowned Icelandic literary work that depicted the conflicts and power struggles of the time.
In the 11th century, the name gained prominence with Astrid Olofsdotter, the Queen of Sweden from 1022 to 1035. She was the wife of King Olof Skötkonung, and her reign marked an important period in Swedish history as she played a crucial role in the country's conversion to Christianity.
During the 12th century, Astrid of Sweden, also known as Astrid the Fair, was a Swedish princess and the daughter of King Inge the Younger. She was known for her beauty and her influence in the political affairs of the time.
In more recent history, Astrid of Sweden (1905-1935) was a Swedish princess and the wife of Leopold III, King of the Belgians. She was renowned for her humanitarian efforts and her dedication to various charitable causes.
Another notable figure was Astrid Lindgren (1907-2002), the Swedish author and screenwriter best known for creating the beloved children's book character Pippi Longstocking. Her works have been translated into numerous languages and have enchanted generations of readers worldwide.
These are just a few examples of the many historical figures who have borne the name Astrid, each leaving their mark on their respective eras and contributing to the rich cultural heritage associated with this beautiful Scandinavian name.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Astrid over time
The chart below shows babies named Astrid registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Astrid, the clearest high point is 2021. The latest England and Wales figure is 182 births in 2024, compared with 209 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Astrid by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Astrid was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #244 | 977 | 5 |
| 2010s | #494 | 956 | 10 |
| 2000s | #994 | 291 | 10 |
| 1990s | #1124 | 71 | 4 |
Geography
Where Astrid is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Astrid. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Astrid ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #333 in 2024.
Across the UK
Astrid in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#333 in 2024
26 years of NRS records, 216 total registered
Northern Ireland (NISRA)
#354 in 2022
2 years of NISRA records, 7 total registered
Notable bearers
Famous people named Astrid
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Astrid Wett
Internet celebrity
English Internet personality
2000-
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Astrid Harrisson
visual artist
1979-
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Astrid Williamson
singer; musician; songwriter
Scottish singer
1968-
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Astrid Ayling
rower
German and British rower
1951-
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Astrid Zydower
sculptor; etcher
British sculptor and etcher
1930-2005
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Astrid Johnson
politician
local politician in Manchester, England
Related
Names similar to Astrid
- Amelia 94,830
- Ava 54,556
- Amy 52,495
- Alice 46,815
- Abigail 45,658
- Amber 31,922
- Anna 27,802
- Alexandra 19,455
- Amelie 18,051
- Abbie 15,971
- Aimee 15,158
- Annabelle 15,120
FAQ
Astrid: questions and answers
How popular is the name Astrid in the UK right now?
In 2024, Astrid was ranked #263 for girls in England and Wales, with 182 births registered.
When was Astrid most popular?
The peak year on record was 2021, with 209 babies registered as Astrid in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Astrid?
Of Scandinavian origin, signifying "divine beauty" or "divinely beautiful".
How many people are called Astrid in the UK?
A total of 2,295 babies have been registered as Astrid across the 29 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 216 more in Scotland and 7 in Northern Ireland.
Where is Astrid most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Astrid ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #333 in 2024. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.