Astraea is a distinctive choice, ranked #2254 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Astraea in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#2254
About the Name Astraea
2024 marks Astraea's peak year in UK records so far, sitting at UK #2254. The name has climbed 863 places in the last five years β a significant surge by any measure. The name has been relatively new to UK records, first appearing in 2018.
Astraea is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school β standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Astraea
Unlikely. With around 12 UK babies named Astraea per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Astraea in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Astraea is currently rising in popularity in the UK, up 863 places over the last five years to #2254 in 2024. If this trend continues, it will become more common in classrooms over the next decade.
Astraea is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.
Astraea does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice β your child is unlikely to encounter American Astraeas in the wild.
12
UK babies named Astraea (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↑ 863 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Astraea
Likely around 1 other Astraea in the class
UK Popularity (2018–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
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