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At a Glance: Name: Story – Meaning: a narrative or tale – Origin: English (word name, ultimately from Latin 'historia') – Gender: Neutral – Pronunciation: STOR-ee
Story is a gender-neutral word name that says exactly what it is: taken straight from the English word "story," tracing back to the Latin "historia," and meaning "a narrative or tale." Pronounced STOR-ee, it fits parents drawn to free-spirited, boho, bold, or clean, modern styles. It's a plain, concrete pick rather than a name with hidden layers.
Meaning & Origin of Story
Meaning: A narrative or tale.
Origin: English (word name, ultimately from Latin 'historia').
How to Pronounce Story
Phonetic: STOR-ee IPA: /ˈstɔːri/
Popularity of Story
In 2024, the most recent year on record, 132 babies were named Story, putting it at #1590 on the SSA list — its highest rank anywhere in the 1971-2024 data.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1971–2024.
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Names With a Similar Story
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FAQ
What does the name Story mean?
A narrative or tale.
How do you pronounce Story?
Story is pronounced STOR-ee (IPA: /ˈstɔːri/).
Is Story a popular name right now?
Story is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #1590 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1971–2024.)
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