Storm
Storm is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Tempest, violent weather, or atmospheric disturbance.
Origin and history
Storm is a nature-inspired name derived from the Old English word for a severe atmospheric disturbance. In the United States, it is used as a bold, contemporary word name for boys. It carries strong associations with nature and dynamic energy.
Popularity in the United States
3,605 babies in the United States have been named Storm since 1880. It ranks #2135 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1355.
States where it is most popular
- OH (18.7 %)
- CA (13.8 %)
- NY (13.8 %)
- PA (10 %)
- FL (9.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 12 |
| 1950-1960 | 46 |
| 1960-1970 | 28 |
| 1970-1980 | 41 |
| 1980-1990 | 196 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,344 |
| 2000-2010 | 715 |
| 2010-2019 | 634 |
| 2020-2029 | 589 |
Fun facts
- The word traces back to Proto-Germanic 'sturmaz', meaning noise or tempest, with cognates across Nordic and West Germanic languages.
- Storm fits into the broader modern U.S. trend of using vivid environmental and elemental nouns as given names.