Grover
boy name#4249 in 2025Grover entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #20 in 1884, ranks #4249 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
#4249
rank today
#20
peak (1884)
24
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #127 |
| 1890s | #165 |
| 1900s | #253 |
| 1910s | #211 |
| 1920s | #235 |
| 1930s | #298 |
| 1940s | #354 |
| 1950s | #472 |
| 1960s | #667 |
| 1970s | #1012 |
| 1980s | #1720 |
| 1990s | #4102 |
| 2000s | #5971 |
| 2010s | #5259 |
| 2020s | #4248 |
Living bearers
About 6,700 people named Grover are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Grover alive today was born around 1927, making them about 98 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Grover in 2025?
- Grover ranks #4249 among US boy names in 2025, with 24 babies given the name.
- When was the name Grover most popular?
- Grover peaked in 1884, reaching #20 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Grover with classmates?
- Grover will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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