Astra
2 countries#2607 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Astra was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
771 births recorded 1944–2025 · currently #2607 · peaked in 2022 with 69 births
Most common in: California, Texas, New York, Florida, Washington
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
52 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #2711 · peaked in 1996 with 9 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
52 births recorded 1996–2021 · peaked in 1996 with 9 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Astra’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #11801 | — |
| 2001 | #13521 | ↓1720 |
| 2006 | #15152 | ↓1631 |
| 2008 | #17504 | ↓2352 |
| 2009 | #13704 | ↑3800 |
| 2010 | #14959 | ↓1255 |
| 2011 | #10374 | ↑4585 |
| 2013 | #11000 | ↓626 |
| 2014 | #7636 | ↑3364 |
| 2015 | #9481 | ↓1845 |
| 2016 | #6401 | ↑3080 |
| 2017 | #8299 | ↓1898 |
| 2018 | #8146 | ↑153 |
| 2019 | #6176 | ↑1970 |
| 2020 | #2931 | ↑3245 |
| 2021 | #3069 | ↓138 |
| 2022 | #2554 | ↑515 |
| 2023 | #2936 | ↓382 |
| 2024 | #3176 | ↓240 |
| 2025 | #2607 | ↑569 |
Frequently asked questions about Astra
Is Astra a popular name?
Yes — Astra currently ranks #2607 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Astra more common for boys or girls?
Astra is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Astra most popular?
Astra peaked in 2022 in United States, with 69 recorded births that year.
Is Astra rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Astra’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #2762 in 1944 to #2607 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Astra?
At least 823 babies have been recorded with the name Astra across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Astra popular in more than one country?
Yes — Astra appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Astra?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Astra include Annalia, Atalia.
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