Storii
A feminine name derived from "story" or "histories", conveying narratives.
Name Census estimates that about 127 living Americans carry the first name Storii. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Storii today is around 5 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Storii births was 2023 (22 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Storii. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
127
~ 1 in 2,698,853 Americans
Peak year
2023
22 babies that year
Average age
5
years old
2024 SSA rank
#6,586
Tracked since 2013
Popularity
Storii: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Storii from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 95 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Storii by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Storii during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Storii
The given name Storii is thought to have originated from the Old Norse language, spoken by the ancient Scandinavian people around the 8th to 11th centuries. It is believed to be derived from the Old Norse word "storr," which means "great" or "mighty." This suggests that the name may have originally been bestowed upon individuals who possessed notable strength or power.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Storii can be found in the Icelandic Sagas, a collection of prose narratives that recount the lives and exploits of the Norse people during the Viking Age. In the Saga of Grettir the Strong, written in the 13th century, there is a character named Storii Oddsson, a formidable warrior and adventurer who lived in the late 10th century.
In the 14th century, Storii Eriksson was a prominent Norwegian chieftain and landowner in the region of Trøndelag. He played a significant role in the local politics and battles of the time, earning a reputation for his leadership and bravery.
During the Renaissance period, Storii Bjornsen (1492-1564) was a Danish scholar and theologian who made notable contributions to the study of ancient Norse literature and mythology. His work helped preserve and promote the cultural heritage of the Scandinavian people.
In the 18th century, Storii Halvorsen (1718-1789) was a renowned Norwegian shipbuilder and naval architect. He designed and constructed several ships for the Danish-Norwegian navy, which were celebrated for their exceptional craftsmanship and seaworthiness.
Another figure of historical importance was Storii Sigurdsson (1839-1912), an Icelandic explorer and writer who documented his travels across the Arctic regions of Greenland and northern Canada. His vivid accounts of the harsh conditions and indigenous cultures he encountered were widely read and admired.
While the name Storii has its roots in the Norse language and culture, it has been adopted and used in various parts of the world over the centuries, often carrying connotations of strength, power, and perseverance.
People
Storii + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Storii as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Storii: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Storii?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 127 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Storii going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 2,698,853 US residents.
Is Storii a common name?
We classify Storii as "Very Rare". It ranks above 68% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 128 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Storii most popular?
The single biggest year for Storii was 2023, when 22 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Storii is about 5 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Storii in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Storii a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Storii in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Storii still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Storii in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Storii can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Storii?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.