Declining since 1985, #4,249 for boys today.
Popularity of Grover since 1880
Babies named Grover per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 3,184 |
| 1890s | 1,498 |
| 1900s | 626 |
| 1910s | 4,112 |
| 1920s | 5,592 |
| 1930s | 3,397 |
| 1940s | 3,140 |
| 1950s | 2,478 |
| 1960s | 1,352 |
| 1970s | 723 |
| 1980s | 375 |
| 1990s | 163 |
| 2000s | 130 |
| 2010s | 197 |
| 2020s | 146 |
Meaning & origin
Grover is an English surname-turned-given name that reached its peak popularity in 1885, ranking high in the late 19th century. The name has been in steady decline since 1985, with a current ranking of 4,249 and a frequency of 1 in 71,170 births as of 2025. Its most famous association is with President Grover Cleveland, which gave it a strong political cachet in its heyday. Although less common now, the name retains a classic, woodsy feel and fits well with other turn-of-the-century revivals.
Grover is an English surname transferred to first name use, derived from the Old English word 'graf' meaning 'grove' or 'thicket'. It originally denoted someone who lived near a grove. The name saw its peak usage in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, notably associated with U.S. President Grover Cleveland.
Where Grover is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Sibling names for Grover
Names that share Grover's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Mabel, Ethel, Clara, Harriet, Martha, Altha, Dovie, Eulah, Verda, Alverta, Arvilla, Classie, Elwanda, Louvenia, Tennie, Vallie, Vertie, Wava, Belvia, Beuna, Bula, Celester, Cloteal, Docia, Fleeta, Flonnie, Fronia, Genora, Mettie, Nezzie, Oneda, Vassie, Vicie, Zelpha, Almyra, Doshia, Goldia, Laverda, Louvinia, Lovett, Macil, Tempie, Tiney, Vercie, Verta, Alsie, Elzada, Glema, Hattye, Lendora, Luvena, Luverna, Ocia, Velvia, Walsie, Wynonia
Brothers: Homer, Chester, Walter, Clarence, Russell, Dewey, Roscoe, Cleveland, Fulton, Hobart, Millard, Odell, Otha, Woodrow, Cleve, Mozell, Rosevelt, Vernal, Welton, Armstead, Bascom, Beecher, Burgess, Doss, Fremont, Gaither, Harding, Jiles, Lafe, Luster, Vollie, Asberry, Chalmer, Cleatis, Fillmore, Littleton, Quitman, Odas, Voris, Wildon
