Story

Girl name

Story has been given to 2,048 babies in the U.S. since 1971. It peaked in 2024.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

2,048

Peak year

2024 (144 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1971

10-year trend

▲ +64%

Gender split

92% girls / 8% boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Story — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Toryunisex

10,916 babies since 1947

Stormygirl

8,609 babies since 1944

Stormunisex

6,394 babies since 1946

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Story.

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2,052 babies since 1880

Siannagirl

2,052 babies since 1978

Lynleegirl

2,060 babies since 1962

Naviunisex

2,031 babies since 1999

Daylagirl

2,066 babies since 1950

Aadyagirl

2,066 babies since 2003

Renesmeegirl

2,068 babies since 2009

Keirygirl

2,070 babies since 1985

FAQ

How popular is the name Story?

Story has been given to 2,048 babies in the U.S. since 1971. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Story peak?

Story peaked in 2024, when 144 babies were given the name.

Is Story a girl or boy name?

Story is primarily a girl name (92% of babies named Story are girls).

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