Grover
Peaked at #20 nationally in 1884, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Grover has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Grover — Girls (United States)
StablePeak rank
#886
in 1884
Last ranked
#4642
in 1946
Years tracked
14
1884–1946
Trend
Stable
Grover was already at its most popular for girls in 1884 (the earliest year in this data, ranked #886), with 7 babies given the name that year.
Grover hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 1946, when it stood at #4642.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1946 | #4,642 | 6 |
| 1939 | #3,956 | 6 |
| 1931 | #4,606 | 5 |
| 1929 | #4,875 | 5 |
| 1926 | #4,039 | 7 |
| 1925 | #3,828 | 8 |
| 1924 | #3,491 | 9 |
| 1922 | #4,193 | 7 |
Grover — Boys (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#20
in 1884
Current rank
#4102
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1880, Grover reached its peak popularity for boys in 1884, ranking #20 nationally with 802 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #5825 (2014) to #4102 (2024) — a 30% improvement.
As of 2024, Grover ranks #4102 nationally for boys, with 26 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #4,102 | 26 |
| 2023 | #3,923 | 28 |
| 2022 | #4,212 | 25 |
| 2021 | #4,291 | 24 |
| 2020 | #4,913 | 19 |
| 2019 | #4,043 | 26 |
| 2018 | #3,640 | 30 |
| 2017 | #3,914 | 27 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Grover most popular?
Grover was most popular in 1884, when it ranked #20 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Grover becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently stable; for boys, it's currently rising, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Grover?
At least 27,181 babies have been recorded with the name Grover in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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