Total births
1,889
Unisex name · since 1971
Story
Story has 1,889 recorded births since 1971 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2024 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #1586
- among girls today
- 1,889
- born since 1971
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 91%
- more common than other girls
Story currently ranks #1586 among unisex names in America, with 1,889 babies recorded since 1971.
Story has 1,889 recorded births among girls since 1971, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #1586 as of the latest data, more common than 91% of girls, busiest in the 2010s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1971 to 2025.
- #1586 among girls today
- 1,889 born since 1971
- 2010s peak decade
- 91% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Story is currently the #1586 unisex name in America, more common than 91% of girls - 1,889 born since 1971, peaking in the 2010s.
- #1586
- among girls today
- 1,889
- born since 1971
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 91%
- more common than other girls
Story vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#1586
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 91% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
44% of everyone ever named Story was born in this single decade.
2024
Single peak year
133 babies were named Story in 2024 - its busiest year on record.
How Story compares
1,889 Top 23% higher than 77% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls 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
Story's all-time total is 5x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Story | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,889 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 133 | 48 | 19,840 |
Story's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Story's SSA record in two at 2005 and the more recent half accounts for 90% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 10%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1971, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2024 peak of 133, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Story at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2024
Current rank
#1,586
Active since
1971
Story popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1971–2025
- Peak year (2024)
- 133
- Annual births at peak, across 55 years of records
Story popularity over time - boys
159 total births recorded since 1996 (Story as boys' name)
Story by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Story's strongest decade.
835 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 44% of all-time use.
Story births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 23
1970s
23 births
- 1980s 27
1980s
27 births
- 1990s 88
1990s
88 births
- 2000s 291
2000s
291 births
- 2010s
2010s
835 births
- 2020s
2020s
625 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 835 births (44% of all-time use).
How Story compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Story's total volume
Story vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Story by state
Where Story concentrates geographically, total births since 1971
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 205 | 10.9% |
| #2 | Texas | | 153 | 8.1% |
| #3 | Florida | | 74 | 3.9% |
| #4 | New York | | 47 | 2.5% |
| #5 | Ohio | | 30 | 1.6% |
| #6 | Colorado | | 20 | 1.1% |
| #7 | North Carolina | | 20 | 1.1% |
| #8 | Kentucky | | 18 | 1.0% |
California share of Story's total US births 10.9%
Even split
205 of 1,889 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 20 reporting states.
Story appears in 20 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Story? ▼
Story has been given to 1,889 babies in the U.S. since 1971, according to SSA data. Among girls, it ranks #1586 as of the latest data. 133 babies were born in 2024, its single highest year.
When was Story most popular? ▼
Story was most popular in the 2010s decade with 835 total births. The single peak year was 2024.
Where is Story most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Story are California (205 births), Texas (153 births), Florida (74 births).
Is Story a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Story is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 1,889 births, and as a boy's name it has 159 births.
How long has the name Story been used? ▼
Story has been recorded in Social Security data since 1971, spanning 55 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Story? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Stormy, Stormi, Stormie, Storm, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Story's data
- Story's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (835 total births) through the 2020s (625) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Storys (205 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Story
Nearby Names Like Story
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Story
Stormy Girl
#1802 7,709 births
Stormi Girl
#790 4,184 births
Stormie Girl
#1989 4,029 births
Storm Girl
#1617 2,789 births
Stori Girl
#1371 1,521 births
Compare Story side by side: Story vs Stormy Story vs Stormi Story vs Stormie
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Story
Mayra #1585
33,217 births · Peak 1987
Kailyn #1587
14,211 births · Peak 2011
Marlie #1584
4,542 births · Peak 2009
Zayna #1588
2,099 births · Peak 2025
Memphis #1583
2,550 births · Peak 2022
Sanai #1589
4,236 births · Peak 2008
Melania #1582
3,573 births · Peak 2017
Lilieth #1590
274 births · Peak 2024
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, 1971–2025 (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. "Story: #1586 Unisex Name - 1,889 Births, Peak 2024." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/story. 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 Story 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.