How Many People Are Named Grover?

Complete statistics for the name Grover in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Grover
Very Rare
27,181
Estimated People
1 in 12,141
1 in X Americans
1884
Peak Popularity
Male
Predicted Gender
Origin
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Tradition
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Normalized logarithmic scale (0–100)

⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
27,089 (100%)
♀ Female
92 (0%)
100%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 97

Population Share

📈 Popularity Over Time
📅 Decade-by-Decade Breakdown
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Alabama 1,508
Arkansas 664
California 369
Colorado 16
Florida 480
Georgia 1,526
Iowa 61
Idaho 5
Illinois 480
Indiana 326
Kansas 109
Kentucky 1,021
Louisiana 392
Massachusetts 21
Maryland 130
Maine 5
Michigan 210
Minnesota 16
Missouri 548
Mississippi 902
North Carolina 2,074
Nebraska 5
New Jersey 135
New Mexico 5
New York 427
Ohio 722
Oklahoma 568
Oregon 6
Pennsylvania 583
South Carolina 1,013
Tennessee 898
Texas 1,255
Virginia 1,171
Washington 11
Wisconsin 15
West Virginia 671
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 33.3%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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📄 About the Name Grover

How Many People Have the Name Grover in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 27,181 people in the United States currently share the name Grover. That works out to roughly 1 in every 12,141 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity guide.

Is Grover a Common or Rare Name?

Grover is classified as Very Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Grover Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Grover are covered in full on the Grover name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Grover Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Grover in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female. Grover is used almost exclusively as a male name in the United States. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Grover Most Popular?

The name Grover reached peak popularity in 1884, with 802 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Grover Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Grover across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Grover?

Approximately 27,181 people in the United States share the name Grover, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Grover a rare name?

Grover is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 12,141 Americans has this name.

What does the name Grover mean?

The meaning and origin of Grover is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Grover more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Grover are male and 0% are female. The predicted gender is Male.

When was Grover most popular?

The name Grover reached its peak in 1884, with 802 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People27,181
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 12,141
GenderMale
Avg Age97
Peak Year1884
Male %100%
Female %0%

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