Hoover

Boy name

Hoover has been given to 1,127 babies in the U.S. since 1913. It peaked in 1928.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,127

Peak year

1928 (256 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1913

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

1% girls / 99% boys

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Hoover.

1,135 babies since 1888

1,136 babies since 1902

1,137 babies since 1881

1,111 babies since 1907

1,149 babies since 1912

1,103 babies since 1898

1,101 babies since 1883

1,100 babies since 1901

How popular is the name Hoover?

Hoover has been given to 1,127 babies in the U.S. since 1913. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Hoover peak?

Hoover peaked in 1928, when 256 babies were given the name.

Is Hoover a girl or boy name?

Hoover is primarily a boy name (99% of babies named Hoover are boys).

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