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Astoria

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Pronounced as-TAWR-ee-uh /æs.ˈtɔɹ.i.ə/Medium

Meaning: HawkMedium

In 30 seconds: Astoria is an English name meaning 'hawk' — long and grand-sounding, with an operatic ring to it.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningHawk
U.S. rank (2024)#1994 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births98 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 644

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202419912024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Recorded here with the meaning 'hawk' in the English tradition, Astoria has the sweep of a place name turned given name. There are no documented variations or notable bearers attached to it in this record, so it stays a relatively uncommon choice rather than one with deep usage history.

The three-syllable flow and the -oria ending give it a flourish that pairs naturally with shorter everyday names. It reads as bold and a touch theatrical on the page.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Astoria is 'hawk', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Astoria — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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If you like Astoria…

Victoria— Shares the resonant -oria ending and the same grand, formal cadence.
Astrid— Opens on the same Ast- sound and has a comparable strong feel.
Aurora— Another flowing three-syllable girl's name with a sweeping, luminous sound.

Frequently Asked

What does the name Astoria mean?

Astoria is usually explained as meaning 'hawk' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Astoria?

It's commonly said as-TAWR-ee-uh /æs.ˈtɔɹ.i.ə/.

Is Astoria a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Astoria is used as a girl name.

How popular is Astoria?

In 2024, Astoria ranked #1994 in the U.S. for girls, with 98 births recorded.