Astoria

At a Glance

Meaning

Place named after the Astor family

Origin

English (place name, from the surname Astor)

Gender

Girl

Pronunciation

uh-STOR-ee-uhListen

Astoria is a place name rather than a word with its own meaning — it comes from the surname Astor, as in the Astor family. You may have seen it claimed that Astoria means 'hawk,' but that's not accurate: 'hawk' is only a loose, uncertain guess sometimes attached to the surname Astor, not a translation of Astoria itself. It's a girl's name of English origin, pronounced uh-STOR-ee-uh.

Meaning & Origin of Astoria

Meaning: Place named after the Astor family.

Origin: English (place name, from the surname Astor).

A common claim: Astoria is often said to mean 'hawk' Actually: Astoria doesn't directly mean 'hawk' — it's a place name from the surname of John Jacob Astor; 'hawk' is only a secondary, uncertain gloss sometimes attached to the surname Astor.

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Astoria

Popularity of Astoria

In 2024, 98 girls were named Astoria, putting it at rank #1994 — its highest rank on record in Social Security data going back to 1991.

Names Like Astoria

These names share Astoria’s style, era or origin.

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FAQ

What does the name Astoria mean?

Place named after the Astor family. (Source: Wiktionary)

How do you pronounce Astoria?

Astoria is pronounced uh-STOR-ee-uh (IPA: /əˈstɔːriə/).

Is Astoria a popular name right now?

Astoria is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #1994 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1991–2024.)

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