Astro

♂ Boy

Pronounced AS-troh /ˈæs.troʊ/High

Meaning: starHigh

In 30 seconds: Astro is a Greek name meaning star. A bold two-syllable name with astronomical grandeur, increasingly used as a given name.

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Origin HighGreek

Meaningstar

U.S. rank (2024)#2233 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births64 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 299

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Astro derives from the Greek astro (ἄστρον) meaning star. As a given name it represents the modern trend of cosmic and astronomical names.

Astro has appeared in US birth records as a bold cosmic name.

Did you know? The word asteroid, astrology, astronaut, and astronomy all share the same root as Astro — making this name the root of one of the most productive word families in English.

Overall data confidence 88%

Behind the Name: Astro — name etymology referenceUS Social Security Name Database — U.S. popularity data

Variations

AstraeusAstrid

Nicknames

Ast

Famous Bearers

★Astro (fictional)
The Jetson family's talking dog in the Hanna-Barbera animated series The Jetsons (debuted 1962).

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Frequently Asked

What does Astro mean?

Astro means star.

How do you pronounce Astro?

Astro is pronounced AS-troh (/ˈæs.troʊ/), with 2 syllables.

Is Astro a boy's name?

Yes, Astro is used as a boy's name.

How popular is the name Astro?

Greek meaning firmly established; astro root is universally recognized.