Stormy
Stormy is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Impetuous, tempestuous, or stormy weather.
Origin and history
Stormy is an English vocabulary name derived from the word referring to atmospheric turmoil or tempestuous weather. It emerged as a modern given name in the United States during the mid-to-late 20th century. It remains a distinctive nature-inspired choice given to a modest number of baby girls each year.
Popularity in the United States
7,709 babies in the United States have been named Stormy since 1880. It ranks #1903 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1445.
States where it is most popular
- TX (31.3 %)
- CA (10.6 %)
- OK (9.8 %)
- AR (5.2 %)
- MO (4.6 %)
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 | 26 |
| 1950-1960 | 173 |
| 1960-1970 | 316 |
| 1970-1980 | 864 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,070 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,028 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,377 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,188 |
| 2020-2029 | 667 |
Famous people named Stormy
- Stormy Daniels: Media Personality, Director
Fun facts
- Stormy belongs to the mid-20th-century trend of turning evocative English nature words directly into modern given names.
- The name has been consistently recorded in published U.S. birth data for both girls and boys, though it is more frequently given to females.