Boy · #8,287 in 2026

Astraeus

In Greek mythology, Astraeus or Astraios is the son of Crius and Eurybia and the consort of Eos. He is said to be the father of the winds.

Current Rank
#8,287
Peak Rank
#8,287 (2024)
Total Babies
26
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2015
First Year
2024
Last Year
2024
Peak Year
#8287
Peak Rank
26
Total Count
4
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Astraeus

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

In Greek mythology, Astraeus or Astraios is the son of Crius and Eurybia and the consort of Eos. He is said to be the father of the winds.

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Etymology
His name "Astraeus" ( Ancient Greek Ἀστραῖος , translit. Astraîos ) is derived from the Greek word ἀστήρ ( astḗr ) "star". Ἀστήρ itself is inherited from the Proto-Indo-European root *h₂ster- "star", from *h₂eh₁s- "to burn".

The Story of Astraeus

Astraeus first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2015, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2024, when 9 Astraeuss were born — ranking #8,287 that year. As of 2026, Astraeus ranks #8,287 for baby boys with 9 births, with steady use. In total, more than 26 Astraeuss have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Astraeus

Phonetically similar names — useful when Astraeus is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Astraeus

What does the name Astraeus mean?
In Greek mythology, Astraeus or Astraios is the son of Crius and Eurybia and the consort of Eos. He is said to be the father of the winds.
How popular is Astraeus in 2026?
In 2026, Astraeus ranks #8,287 among boys' names in the U.S., with 9 babies given the name that year.
When was Astraeus most popular?
Astraeus reached its peak popularity in 2024, ranking #8,287 that year with 9 babies given the name.
Is Astraeus a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Astraeus is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Astraeus?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Astraeus include Argo, Aner, Covington. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Astraeus

Astraeus is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2015 and has accumulated 26 births in the dataset. Astraeus's peak popularity came in 2024 when it ranked #8,287. Use the chart and map above to compare Astraeus's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.