Story
Every Story since 1971 — 2,048 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Story
Story is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #1,831 in 2025 with 110 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1971, 2,048 American babies have been named Story — about 92% girls and 8% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2024, when 144 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Story stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Story year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 110 | #1,831 | 10 | #8,163 |
| 2024 | 133 | #1,589 | 11 | #7,693 |
| 2023 | 93 | #2,088 | 18 | #5,432 |
| 2022 | 105 | #1,917 | 14 | #6,432 |
| 2021 | 86 | #2,183 | 9 | #8,740 |
| 2020 | 98 | #1,958 | 13 | #6,574 |
| 2019 | 114 | #1,798 | 8 | #9,626 |
| 2018 | 74 | #2,435 | 10 | #8,080 |
| 2017 | 76 | #2,399 | 6 | #12,037 |
| 2016 | 69 | #2,589 | — | — |
| 2015 | 68 | #2,643 | 5 | #13,787 |
| 2014 | 89 | #2,153 | 5 | #13,802 |
| 2013 | 84 | #2,233 | 7 | #10,584 |
| 2012 | 102 | #1,937 | — | — |
| 2011 | 79 | #2,365 | — | — |
| 2010 | 80 | #2,382 | 9 | #8,702 |
| 2009 | 76 | #2,506 | — | — |
| 2008 | 72 | #2,608 | — | — |
| 2007 | 60 | #2,990 | — | — |
| 2006 | 20 | #6,570 | 5 | #13,752 |
| 2005 | 15 | #7,855 | — | — |
| 2004 | 8 | #12,617 | — | — |
| 2003 | 5 | #18,067 | — | — |
| 2002 | 13 | #8,228 | 5 | #12,247 |
| 2001 | 12 | #8,676 | 7 | #9,104 |
| 2000 | 10 | #9,796 | — | — |
| 1995 | 5 | #15,447 | — | — |
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| 1980 | 7 | #8,959 | — | — |
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Famous people named Story
- Story Musgrave Astronaut · b. 1935
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Story in 2025?
Story ranked #1,831 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 110 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Story?
2,048 babies have been named Story in the United States since 1971, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Story most popular?
Story peaked in 2024, when 144 newborns received the name.
Is Story a boy or girl name?
Story is used for both: about 92% of babies named Story have been girls and 8% boys.
Is the name Story rising or falling?
Story is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Story?
Well-known people named Story include Story Musgrave (astronaut).