Stormy Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Stormy originates from the English word for a tumultuous weather condition, conveying a sense of strength and dynamism. It evolved from Middle English and Old English forms, reflecting a linguistic path through the Germanic language family. The name has gained modern popularity, often associated with a vibrant personality, and it does not have biblical relevance.
The name Stormy is most popular in Oklahoma, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Stormy has been too falling for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, falling for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Stormy' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3750th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3467th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2798th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 5912th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 7838th out of 23106 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 8498th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2663rd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1459th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1106th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1483rd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1779th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Stormy' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Stormy"
Pronunciation
/ˈstɔːrmi/
Origin
English
Etymology
The name Stormy derives from the English word 'storm,' which refers to a disturbance in the atmosphere characterized by strong winds and usually rain, thunder, lightning, or snow.
Meaning
stormy
Language Evolution
Middle English: stormy, Old English: styrm, Proto-Germanic: *sturmaz
Historical Usage
The name Stormy has gained popularity as a given name in the late 20th century, often associated with a strong and dynamic personality.
Variants & Derivatives
Storm, Stormie
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Stormy is perceived as a unique and bold name, often associated with strength and vitality.
Famous People
Stormy Daniels, an American adult film actress and director, Stormy Weather, a famous song and film
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Stormy"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Stormy"
"Stormy" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 3750th of 7552 | 84 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 3467th of 10718 | 141 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 2798th of 16616 | 344 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 5912th of 24088 | 204 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 7838th of 23106 | 116 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 8498th of 9204 | 7 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 2663rd of 12526 | 345 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1459th of 19264 | 1,137 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1106th of 27321 | 2,450 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 1483rd of 35406 | 2,254 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 1779th of 30306 | 1,416 |
Regional Popularity of "Stormy" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - |
57.82% 2034th/3518 |
- |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - |
35.93% 1866th/5194 |
- |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
65.06% 4758th/7313 |
- |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Stormy" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
100.00% 2227th/2227 |
- |
74.48% 2125th/2853 |
67.10% 1862nd/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
58.87% 1729th/2937 |
92.94% 3237th/3483 |
33.80% 1189th/3518 |
39.96% 1616th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
32.35% 1192nd/3685 |
68.45% 3063rd/4475 |
14.90% 774th/5194 |
23.59% 1490th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
37.28% 1708th/4582 |
- |
14.99% 1096th/7313 |
33.22% 2479th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
46.41% 1849th/3984 |
100.00% 4487th/4487 |
22.24% 1517th/6822 |
37.91% 2379th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Stormy"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Stormy" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.