Stormy
A gender-neutral name referring to turbulent weather or agitated conditions.
Name Census estimates that about 8,090 living Americans carry the first name Stormy. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 89.5% of registrations being female. The average person named Stormy today is around 30 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Stormy births was 1992 (288 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Stormy. 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
8.1K
~ 1 in 42,368 Americans
Peak year
1992
288 babies that year
Average age
30
years old
2024 SSA rank
#1,835
Tracked since 1944
Gender
Gender distribution for Stormy
Stormy leans heavily female at 89.5% of total registrations, but 889 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Stormy as a male name
- Ranked #7,651 in 2024
- 11 male births in 2024
- Peak: 1990 (40 births)
Stormy as a female name
- Ranked #1,835 in 2024
- 110 female births in 2024
- Peak: 1992 (252 births)
Popularity
Stormy: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Stormy from the 1940s through to the 2020s, spanning 9 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 2,309 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Stormy 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 Stormy during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Stormys live
The SSA's state-level files cover 32 states and territories. Texas, Oklahoma, California recorded the most babies named Stormy, while New Mexico, Idaho, Pennsylvania recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 134 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Stormy
The name Stormy has its origins in the English language, derived from the word "storm," which refers to a violent disturbance of the atmosphere with strong winds, rain, or snow. The name first emerged in the early 19th century as a descriptive moniker, possibly inspired by the natural phenomenon of storms.
While the name does not appear to have any direct historical references in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it has been used as a given name for both males and females throughout history. One of the earliest recorded examples is Stormy Broom, an American vaudeville performer who was active in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, known for her comedic talents.
Stormy Weather, an African American dancer and singer, gained recognition in the 1930s and 1940s for her performances in various musicals and films. Her stage name was a nod to the popular song "Stormy Weather," which became her signature tune.
Stormy Daniels, an American adult film actress and director, came into the public spotlight in the early 21st century due to her alleged relationship with former US President Donald Trump. She was born in 1979 and is known for her legal battles and media attention surrounding the alleged affair.
Stormy Summers, born in 1989, is an American singer and songwriter who rose to fame as a contestant on the reality TV show "The Voice" in 2012. She has since released several albums and continues to tour and perform.
Stormy Shippy, an American athlete and coach, excelled in track and field events during the 1970s and 1980s. She won multiple national championships and competed in the 1976 and 1980 Olympic Games, earning a bronze medal in the latter.
These examples showcase the diverse backgrounds and professions of individuals who have borne the name Stormy throughout history, reflecting its descriptive and evocative nature.
People
Stormy + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Stormy 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
Stormy: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Stormy?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 8,090 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Stormy 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 42,368 US residents.
Is Stormy a common name?
We classify Stormy as "Rare". It ranks above 97.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 8,498 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Stormy most popular?
The single biggest year for Stormy was 1992, when 288 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Stormy is about 30 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Stormy a female name?
Yes, 89.5% of people registered as Stormy 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.
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.