Astraea
Meaningstarry · Greek
- US rank
- #1,796
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #1,796 in 2025
112 babies were named Astraea in the US in 2025. It has climbed 863 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1998–2025
Most popular states (2025)
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Astraea you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 14,347 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Astraea, 112 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Astraea would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryAstraea first shows up in US birth records in 1998, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 27 years since.
- Best yearAstraea is at its all-time high right now: #1,796 in 2025.
- TrendAstraea has climbed 863 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #1,796. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedAstraea is most popular in Washington, where it ranks #811. It's in the top 1,000 in 1 state.
- MeaningIn Greek, Astraea means “starry”.
About the name Astraea
Astraea is a girl name meaning “starry”. It has 7 letters and 3 syllables, starting with A and ending in “-aea”. US birth records list Astraea for girls from 1998 to 2025, in 18 of those 28 years. Its best year was 2025, when it ranked #1,796 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #1,796, with 112 babies.
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.7 | 588,235 girls |
| 2000s | 0.3 | 3,846,154 girls |
| 2010s | 12 | 81,037 girls |
| 2020s | 49 | 20,450 girls |
Questions about the name Astraea
What does the name Astraea mean?
Astraea means “starry” in Greek.
Is Astraea a boy or girl name?
Astraea is a girl name.
How popular is the name Astraea?
Astraea ranked #1,796 for US girls in 2025, given to 112 babies. Its best year was 2025 (#1,796).