Like a hawk; place of the Astor family
Astoria is a place-name with roots in the Germanic surname Astor, which likely refers to a hawk. It is most famously associated with the Waldorf-Astoria hotel and the neighborhood in Queens, New York, both named for John Jacob Astor. The name evokes a sense of Gilded Age glamour and urban sophistication.
About 83 girls were named Astoria in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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