Story
Meaningstory · English
- US rank
- #1,818
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,579 in 2024
110 babies were named Story in the US in 2025. It has climbed 130 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1971–2025
US births per million boys, 1996–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Story you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 14,620 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Story, 110 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Story would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryStory first shows up in US birth records in 1971, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 54 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2024, when it reached #1,579.
- Then vs nowStory is 12× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 181,818 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 14,620.
- TrendStory has climbed 130 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #1,818. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedStory is most popular in Arkansas, where it ranks #555. It's in the top 1,000 in 1 state.
- MeaningIn English, Story means “story”.
About the name Story
Story is a girl name of English origin meaning “story”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with S and ending in “-ory”. US birth records list Story for girls from 1971 to 2025, in 42 of those 55 years. Its best year was 2024, when it ranked #1,579 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #1,818, with 110 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.7 | 604,027 girls |
| 1980s | 1.6 | 628,931 girls |
| 1990s | 5.0 | 201,613 girls |
| 2000s | 16 | 64,185 girls |
| 2010s | 48 | 20,925 girls |
| 2020s | 64 | 15,564 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.2 | 449,438 boys |
| 2000s | 0.9 | 1,162,791 boys |
| 2010s | 2.7 | 373,134 boys |
| 2020s | 7.2 | 138,249 boys |
More English girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Unisex name: Harper · harp player
- Girl name: Elizabeth · God is my oath
- Girl name: Lily · lily flower
- Girl name: Lucy · light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Girl name: Scarlett · scarlet red
Questions about the name Story
What does the name Story mean?
Story means “story” in English.
What is the origin of the name Story?
Story has English roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Harper.
Is Story a boy or girl name?
Story is a girl name, though a few boys get it too.
How popular is the name Story?
Story ranked #1,818 for US girls in 2025, given to 110 babies. Its best year was 2024 (#1,579).