Declining since 1995, #2,108 for boys today.
Popularity of Storm since 1946
Babies named Storm per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 6 | 12 |
| 1950s | 45 | 46 |
| 1960s | 27 | 28 |
| 1970s | 47 | 41 |
| 1980s | 69 | 196 |
| 1990s | 556 | 1,344 |
| 2000s | 530 | 715 |
| 2010s | 692 | 634 |
| 2020s | 817 | 589 |
Meaning & origin
Storm is a strong, single-syllable vocabulary name that entered the U.S. naming pool in the mid-20th century, with the first recorded usage in 1946. It experienced a notable surge in popularity during the 1990s, peaking in 1995, and has since been on a gradual decline, ranking 2108th in 2025. The name is most commonly found in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New York, reflecting a regional concentration in the northeastern and midwestern United States. Its raw, elemental quality appeals to parents seeking a name with natural force and modern edge, fitting alongside other word names like River or Sky. While never extremely common, Storm maintains steady usage as a distinctive unisex choice.
Storm is a modern vocabulary name taken directly from the English word for a violent weather event. Its use as a given name emerged in the mid-20th century, gaining traction particularly in the 1990s. The name carries connotations of power and force, often chosen for its bold and unconventional appeal.
Where Storm is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Storm” around the world
Where Storm lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
New Zealand
12
babies in 2025
Sources: NZ Dept of Internal Affairs (New Zealand).
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Stormy
Sibling names for Storm
Names that share Storm's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Rain, Sky, Ember, Rowan, Sage, Rayn, Sommer, Stormi, Raine, Stormie, Sunday, Tempest, Tuesday, Windy, Breeze, Icy, Mysti, Nature, Rainbow, Rainn, Season, Snow, Tempestt, Whisper, Reighn, Stormee, Sundee, Fantasy, Iceland, Sunset
Brothers: River, Fox, Blaze, Cole, Jett, Blade, Haze, Cloud, Magic, North, Rise, Shadow, Steel, Shadoe, Tyde, Wave, Havoc, Dune, Furious, Rage, Rambo, Rocker, Smokey, Spike, Thunder
