Total births
771
Girls' name · since 1944
Astra
Astra has 771 recorded births since 1944 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2022 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #3188
- among girls today
- 771
- born since 1944
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 82%
- more common than other girls
771 babies have been named Astra since 1944, making it today's #3188 girls' name.
Social Security Administration records show Astra recorded 771 times among girls since 1944, holding rank #3188 nationally today, ahead of 82% of girls, peaking in the 2020s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1944 to 2025.
- #3188 among girls today
- 771 born since 1944
- 2020s peak decade
- 82% more common than other girls
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Astra is currently the #3188 girls' name in America, more common than 82% of girls - 771 born since 1944, peaking in the 2020s.
- #3188
- among girls today
- 771
- born since 1944
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 82%
- more common than other girls
Astra vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#3188
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 82% of names given to girls today.
2020s
Peak decade
45% of everyone ever named Astra was born in this single decade.
2022
Single peak year
69 babies were named Astra in 2022 - its busiest year on record.
How Astra compares
771 Top 36% higher than 64% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Astra's all-time total is 102% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Astra | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 771 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 69 | 48 | 19,840 |
Astra's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Astra's SSA record in two at 1990 and the more recent half accounts for 69% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 31%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1952, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2022 peak of 69, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Astra at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2022
Current rank
#3,188
Active since
1944
Astra popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1944–2025
- Peak year (2022)
- 69
- Annual births at peak, across 82 years of records
Astra by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2020s was Astra's strongest decade.
350 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 45% of all-time use.
Astra births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s 17
1940s
17 births
- 1950s 5
1950s
5 births
- 1960s 19
1960s
19 births
- 1970s 118
1970s
118 births
- 1980s 79
1980s
79 births
- 1990s 37
1990s
37 births
- 2000s 31
2000s
31 births
- 2010s 115
2010s
115 births
- 2020s
2020s
350 births
What this shows Peak: 2020s at 350 births (45% of all-time use).
How Astra compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Astra's total volume
Astra vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Astra by state
Where Astra concentrates geographically, total births since 1944
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 52 | 6.7% |
| #2 | Texas | | 26 | 3.4% |
| #3 | New York | | 13 | 1.7% |
| #4 | Florida | | 10 | 1.3% |
| #5 | Washington | | 6 | 0.8% |
| #6 | Massachusetts | | 5 | 0.6% |
California share of Astra's total US births 6.7%
Even split
52 of 771 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Astra? ▼
Since 1944, Social Security records show 771 babies named Astra. Today it holds rank #3188 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 2022, with 69 births.
When was Astra most popular? ▼
Astra was most popular in the 2020s decade with 350 total births. The single peak year was 2022.
Where is Astra most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Astra are California (52 births), Texas (26 births), New York (13 births).
How long has the name Astra been used? ▼
Astra has been recorded in Social Security data since 1944, spanning 82 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Astra? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Astrid, Aster, Astoria, Astraea, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Astra's data
- California records the most Astras (52 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Astra
Nearby Names Like Astra
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Astra
Astrid Girl
#382 14,145 births
Aster Girl
#2729 752 births
Astoria Girl
#2006 727 births
Astraea Girl
#2092 699 births
Astella Girl
#5287 250 births
Compare Astra side by side: Astra vs Astrid Astra vs Aster Astra vs Astoria
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1944–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Astra: #3188 Girls' Name - 771 Births, Peak 2022." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/astra. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Astra draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.