Astride

Astride is a girl's name of Portuguese origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. It is a rare choice in US records.

Astride at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Portuguese
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/as.ˈtʀit/

About the name Astride

Astride belongs to the Portuguese tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Astride first appears in Social Security records in 1994. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #11923 in 1994, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 6 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Astride in US records

First recorded (US)
1994
Best US rank
#11923 in 1994
Peak year
1994
Total since 1880
6

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Astride mean?

The meaning of Astride is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Portuguese origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Astride a boy or girl name?

Astride is a girl name.

What origin is the name Astride?

Astride comes from the Portuguese tradition.

How popular is the name Astride?

Astride first appears in US records in 1994. Its best-ever ranking was #11923 in 1994, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Astride?

Astride is pronounced /as.ˈtʀit/ (IPA).

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.