Astrid
Girl name · 232 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Astrid: 232 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 19 births in 2021.
Old Norse in origin, Astrid derives from *Ástríðr*, a compound of *áss* (god) and *fríðr* (beautiful, beloved), so it beautifully means "divinely beautiful" or "godly strength." The name gained modern fame through Astrid Lindgren, the beloved Swedish author of *Pippi Longstocking*, whose stories have enchanted children worldwide for generations. Princess Astrid of Belgium (born 1962) also carries the name with royal grace, and there is a charming Astrid Peak in Antarctica, named in honour of the Norwegian queen consort. A particularly elegant variant is the Danish and Norwegian *Ásta*, while in Scotland the name has charmed parents seeking a distinctive yet melodic choice with strong Nordic heritage.
Girl 27 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 202119 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #22616 babies
- Total births
- 232since 1982
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y