Astrid is a distinctive choice, ranked #263 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Astrid in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#263
US Rank #383
About the Name Astrid
Astrid is holding steady in the rankings at #263. It reached its peak of #235 in 2023 and has maintained consistent levels since — the hallmark of a name with lasting rather than trend-driven appeal. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Astrid is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it sits at #383 — notably more popular in the UK than across the Atlantic.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Astrid
Unlikely. With around 182 UK babies named Astrid per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Astrid in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Astrid has held a stable position around #263 for several years. It reached its recorded peak of #235 in 2023 and has maintained consistent levels since — suggesting lasting rather than trend-driven appeal.
Astrid is more popular in the UK (#263) than in the US (#383). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Astrid include: Astrid Gassner — Astrid Gassner is an Austrian professional racing cyclist.; Astrid Chazal — Astrid Chazal is a French footballer who played as a defender for AS Saint-Étienne.; Astrid Jorgensen — Astrid Jorgensen is an Australian vocalist, conductor, composer and author..
Astrid appears in the US top 500 at #383 in 2024 — moderately popular in America, though less so than in the UK.
182
UK babies named Astrid (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.1
In a school of 600
↓ 22 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Astrid
Likely around 1 other Astrid in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
✨ Similar names to Astrid
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Princess Astrid of Sweden was a member of the Swedish House of Bernadotte and later became Queen of the Belgians as the first wife of King Leopold III. Following her marriage to Leopold in November 1926, she assumed the title of Duchess of Brabant.