Story

♂ Boy

Pronounced STOR-ee /ˈstɔr.i/High

Meaning: From the English word story, 'a story; a tale; a narrative' (also an English surname from Old Norse Stori); used for both sexes; here for boys; we note the word-nameLow

In 30 seconds: A story; a tale: Story is an English word-name. Crisp, modern, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for boys).

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Origin LowEnglish

MeaningFrom the English word story, 'a story; a tale; a narrative' (also an English surname from Old Norse Stori); used for both sexes; here for boys; we note the word-name

U.S. rank (2024)#7652 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 149

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Story comes from the English word story, 'a story; a tale; a narrative' (also an English surname from Old Norse Stori; a word-name; we note the word-name). Used for both sexes, here for a boy (slug distinguished; said 'STOR-ee').

In the U.S. it registers thinly. Rare, a-story-and-a-tale at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Story means 'a story; a tale; a narrative' — a crisp, modern word-name (also an English surname from Old Norse Stori), used for both sexes (here for boys; we note the word-name; said 'STOR-ee').

Overall data confidence 34%

References — Story — word-name; unisex

Variations

StoreyStorie

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Story mean?

Story is an English word-name — 'a story; a tale; a narrative'; used for both sexes; here for a boy. We note the word-name.

How do you pronounce Story?

It's said STOR-ee /ˈstɔr.i/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Story a boy or girl name?

Story is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Story?

Story is a rare boys' name in the U.S.