Storm
How to say it: STORM · /ˈstɔrm/
From Old English and Old Norse word for a violent weather event; used as a given name for its powerful, elemental quality.
Storm was the 1,170th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 219 babies of either sex (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 54% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #1,004 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #1,170 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 (both sexes) | 219 |
| Share of births | 1 in 15,138 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +54% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,004 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Rising with this decade, Storm claims its best showing in the 2020s. It stays at its peak with continued ascent probable.
What goes with it
One blunt syllable holds a breathy rush, giving Storm a strong natural force. River matches its energy.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Storm is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Danish, Dutch, English, Norwegian, Swedish.
Famous people named Storm
- Storm Reid (born 2003)American actress
- Storm Thorgerson (1944–2013)English graphic designer
- Storm Hunter (born 1994)Australian female tennis player
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