Storm

An uncommon Old Norse pick — distinctive and rare.

Boy's name| Also girlsOld NorseDeclining Also a pet name
#1870 194in 2024

Meaning & Origin

A unisex given name.

Storm is a girl's and boy's baby name of Old Norse origin, from the Norse stormr meaning 'storm' or 'tempest.' As a given name, it evokes power, intensity, and the dramatic energy of weather at its most elemental. The X-Men character Storm — one of Marvel's most powerful mutants — gave the name serious pop-culture prestige.

Storm has the dramatic, elemental quality of names like Thunder, Rain, and River — but with more intensity. It's used for both boys and girls, carrying the Norse heritage of naming children for forces of nature. A name that announces itself with appropriate drama.

Compare Storm with another name

Popularity Over Time

Storm has 66+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1946.

041831241651960198020002024

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Storm
DecadeBirthsTrend
2020s518
2010s634
2000s715
1990s1,344
1980s196
1970s41
1960s28
1950s46
1940s12

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(66 years, 19462024)
Year-by-year popularity data for the name Storm
YearBirthsRank
202486#1870
2023102#1676
2022120#1515
2021106#1611
2020104#1577
201959#2330
201884#1819
201760#2236
201689#1751
201564#2164
201462#2199
201350#2489
201259#2232
201151#2474
201056#2319
200945#2744
200851#2505
200746#2678
200650#2471
200583#1646

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Storm as a Girl's Name

Storm is a true unisex name. As a girl's name, it has 2,634 recorded births since 1946.

#1621
Current rank
2,634
Total births
2023
Peak year
Compare Storm as boy vs girl

Frequently Asked

Can Storm be used for both boys and girls?
Yes, Storm is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name, it currently ranks #1870. As a girl's name, it ranks #1621.

Storm has two lives

Storm, the baby name
#1870boys
3,534 babies
Currently viewing
Storm, the pet name
#209pet name
513 pets
View pet page →

Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (19462024) · Methodology