Total births
3,605
Unisex name · since 1946
Storm
Storm has 3,605 recorded births since 1946 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1995 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #1868
- among boys today
- 3,605
- born since 1946
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 87%
- more common than other boys
Storm currently ranks #1868 among unisex names in America, with 3,605 babies recorded since 1946.
Social Security Administration records show Storm recorded 3,605 times among boys since 1946, holding rank #1868 nationally today, ahead of 87% of boys, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1946 to 2025.
- #1868 among boys today
- 3,605 born since 1946
- 1990s peak decade
- 87% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Storm is currently the #1868 unisex name in America, more common than 87% of boys - 3,605 born since 1946, peaking in the 1990s.
- #1868
- among boys today
- 3,605
- born since 1946
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 87%
- more common than other boys
Storm vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#1868
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 87% of names given to boys today.
1990s
Peak decade
37% of everyone ever named Storm was born in this single decade.
1995
Single peak year
165 babies were named Storm in 1995 - its busiest year on record.
How Storm compares
3,605 Top 15% higher than 85% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Storm's all-time total is 10x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Storm | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 3,605 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 165 | 23 | 22,252 |
Storm's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Storm's full recorded timeline at 1992, 84% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 16% in the earlier half -- usage has skewed toward the present, not a one-decade spike. Its quietest year on record was 1946, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1995 peak of 165 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Storm at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1995
Current rank
#1,868
Active since
1946
Storm popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1946–2025
- Peak year (1995)
- 165
- Annual births at peak, across 80 years of records
Storm popularity over time - girls
2,789 total births recorded since 1946 (Storm as girls' name)
Storm by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Storm's strongest decade.
1,344 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 37% of all-time use.
Storm births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s 12
1940s
12 births
- 1950s 46
1950s
46 births
- 1960s 28
1960s
28 births
- 1970s 41
1970s
41 births
- 1980s 196
1980s
196 births
- 1990s
1990s
1,344 births
- 2000s
2000s
715 births
- 2010s
2010s
634 births
- 2020s
2020s
589 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 1,344 births (37% of all-time use).
How Storm compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Storm's total volume
Storm vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Storm by state
Where Storm concentrates geographically, total births since 1946
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Ohio | | 271 | 7.5% |
| #2 | California | | 199 | 5.5% |
| #3 | New York | | 199 | 5.5% |
| #4 | Pennsylvania | | 145 | 4.0% |
| #5 | Florida | | 138 | 3.8% |
| #6 | Texas | | 118 | 3.3% |
| #7 | Michigan | | 76 | 2.1% |
| #8 | North Carolina | | 61 | 1.7% |
Ohio share of Storm's total US births 7.5%
Even split
271 of 3,605 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 22 reporting states.
Storm appears in 22 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Storm? ▼
3,605 babies have been named Storm since 1946. It currently ranks #1868 among boys. The peak year was 1995 with 165 births.
When was Storm most popular? ▼
Storm was most popular in the 1990s decade with 1,344 total births. The single peak year was 1995.
Where is Storm most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Storm are Ohio (271 births), California (199 births), New York (199 births).
Is Storm a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Storm is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 3,605 births, and as a girl's name it has 2,789 births.
How long has the name Storm been used? ▼
Storm has been recorded in Social Security data since 1946, spanning 80 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Storm? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Stone, Stoney, Stockton, Stormy, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Storm's data
- Storm's usage has stayed within range of its 1990s decade-level peak (1,344 total births) through the 2020s (589) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Ohio records the most Storms (271 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Ohio names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Storm
Nearby Names Like Storm
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Storm
Stone Boy
#1045 6,676 births
Stoney Boy
#2881 3,092 births
Stockton Boy
#3061 1,366 births
Stormy Boy
#7329 900 births
Stonewall Boy
696 births
Compare Storm side by side: Storm vs Stone Storm vs Stoney Storm vs Stockton
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Storm
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1,537 births · Peak 2025
Gannon #1869
6,677 births · Peak 2014
Henley #1866
1,547 births · Peak 2015
Mackenzie #1870
7,861 births · Peak 1994
Marko #1865
4,439 births · Peak 2006
Avion #1871
2,692 births · Peak 2022
Domingo #1864
14,374 births · Peak 1946
Ryver #1872
885 births · Peak 2022
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1946–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Storm: #1868 Unisex Name - 3,605 Births, Peak 1995." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/storm. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Storm draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.