Stormy
Girl name · #1966 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Stormy? In official American birth records, Stormy has been tracked continuously since 1944, giving it 81 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 98 baby girls were named Stormy, placing it at #1966 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #1677, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 18,367 girls born in 2025 was named Stormy.
The 81-year story
Stormy first appears in the Social Security records in 1944, when 7 girls received the name. Its peak came in 1992, when 252 girls were named Stormy — good for #800 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Babies named Stormy per year. Source: Official national birth records.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Stormy against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Stormy in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Stormy is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Stormy will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Stormy is most common
State-level data for Stormy is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Stormy
Statistically, parents drawn to Stormy tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Amberly, Stormie, Sarina, Susana, and Stephany.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Stormy | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 98 | #1962 |
| 2024 | 112 | #1796 |
| 2023 | 104 | #1903 |
| 2022 | 129 | #1638 |
| 2021 | 100 | #1955 |
| 2020 | 124 | #1654 |
| 2019 | 160 | #1406 |
| 2018 | 105 | #1900 |
| 2017 | 117 | #1779 |
| 2016 | 126 | #1693 |
| 2015 | 127 | #1677 |
| 2014 | 104 | #1922 |
| 2013 | 110 | #1834 |
| 2012 | 112 | #1807 |
| 2011 | 109 | #1840 |
| 2010 | 118 | #1751 |
| 2009 | 132 | #1687 |
| 2008 | 113 | #1880 |
| 2007 | 120 | #1784 |
| 2006 | 135 | #1590 |
| 2005 | 103 | #1878 |
| 2004 | 136 | #1480 |
| 2003 | 148 | #1365 |
| 2002 | 139 | #1386 |
| 2001 | 170 | #1200 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Stormy?
In official American birth records, the name Stormy first appeared in 1944 (over 81 years ago), when 7 newborn girls received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 81 years.
Is Stormy a popular girl name?
Stormy ranked #1966 among girls in 2025 with 98 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1677.
When was the name Stormy most popular?
Stormy peaked in 1992, when 252 American girls received the name (ranked #800 that year). Since 1992 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Stormy?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 18,367 newborn American girls was named Stormy. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.