Storm Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
59% Masculine / 41% Feminine
Meaning:
A powerful and gender-neutral name associated with strength and intensity.
Meaning of the Name Storm
Storm is a gender-neutral name that conveys power, strength, and intensity. It originated from the English word 'storm', which refers to a weather phenomenon characterized by strong winds and heavy rain. The name can also symbolize resilience and adaptability in the face of challenges. Storm can be a name of English origin, reflecting the awe-inspiring forces of nature.
Popularity of the Name Storm
The popularity for the name Storm peaked in popularity in the year 1995 with 165 births, which ranked number 1,915 out of 23,965 unique names for that year. Storm had the most female births in 2021 with 140, which ranked number 1,504 out of 17,628 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1995 with 165, which ranked number 836 out of 10,329 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Storm has increased sharply over the last ten years from 107 births to 248 births, an increase of 131.78%. Among males, Storm has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 59 births to 119 births, an increase of 101.69%. Among females, Storm has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 48 births to 129 births, an increase of 168.75%.
Nationwide Popularity of Storm
- 20 Year Trend of Storm: 68.71%
- 10 Year Trend of Storm: 131.78%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Storm: 101.69%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Storm: 168.75%
Popularity of Storm by State
For males, Storm was most popular in Southeastern states with 29 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in OH, with 12 male births. Among females, Storm was most popular in Southeastern states with 31 births in the region. It was most commonly used in PA, with 13 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Storm. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 | 2528 | 12 | 1829 |
| FL | 9 | 1246 | 9 | 1421 |
| GA | 7 | 1101 | 6 | 1327 |
| HI | 6 | 193 | < 5 | N/A |
| MI | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1214 |
| NC | 8 | 939 | 10 | 876 |
| NY | 6 | 1587 | 9 | 1406 |
| OH | 12 | 698 | 7 | 1123 |
| PA | < 5 | N/A | 13 | 739 |
| TN | 5 | 1019 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 10 | 1664 | < 5 | N/A |
| VA | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 1063 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Storm
- Total Births of Storm: 270 (8.77%)
- Male Births of Storm: 128 (7.27%)
- Female Births of Storm: 142 (10.39%)
Given the upward trend of Storm over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 8.77% increase in total births, for a total of 270 births in 2024. Male births for Storm have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 128 male births in 2024, an increase of 7.27%. For Females, births for Storm have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 142 female births in 2024, an increase of 10.39%.