How Many People Are Named Storey?
Complete statistics for the name Storey: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Storey is a very rare female name, with only 257 people bearing it today, making up just 1 in 1,282,343 Americans. It peaked in popularity in 2013 with 15 births, but now it's a name mostly for younger folks, with 80% under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 18All 260 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2013Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Storey Through the Generations
Storey has seen a steady rise and fall in popularity over the decades, reaching its peak in 2013 with 15 births. Since then, the trend has been slowly declining, reflecting its status as a newer-generation name. With 209 under-30 and 51 aged 30-60, it's clear that Storey is predominantly a young adult name, with no recorded individuals over 60. This indicates that it's a relatively modern choice, likely adopted by parents seeking a unique yet accessible name for their children.
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Storey's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Storey
How Many People Have the Name Storey?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 13,360 people in the United States currently share the name Storey. That works out to roughly 1 in every 24,809 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Storey a Common or Rare Name?
Storey is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Storey Mean?
Storey means "creative variant of story" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Storey in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Storey Most Popular?
The name Storey reached peak popularity in 2013, with 15 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Storey?
Approximately 13,360 people named Storey live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 13,360. That works out to roughly 1 in 24,809 Americans.
Is Storey a rare name?
Storey is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 24,809 Americans has this name.
What does the name Storey mean?
Storey means "creative variant of story" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Storey more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Storey are male and 100% are female.
When was Storey most popular?
Storey peaked in 2013 with 15 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.