Hoover
boy nameHoover entered the US charts in 1913, peaked at #362 in 1928, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1913–2025
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rank today
#362
peak (1928)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #2312 |
| 1920s | #2131 |
| 1930s | #1637 |
| 1940s | #3249 |
| 1950s | #2379 |
| 1960s | #3626 |
| 1970s | #4724 |
| 1980s | #5891 |
| 2020s | #10863 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Hoover are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Hoover alive today was born around 1929, making them about 96 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Hoover in 2025?
- Hoover is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Hoover most popular?
- Hoover peaked in 1928, reaching #362 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Hoover with classmates?
- Hoover will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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