Hoover
Hoover is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Landowner or owner of a hide of land.
Origin and history
Hoover originated as a surname derived from the German name Huber, which originally referred to a landowner or farmholder. In the United States, it saw sporadic use as a given name in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, partly influenced by prominent figures such as Herbert Hoover. Today, it is extremely rare as a first name in the U.S.
Popularity in the United States
1,120 babies in the United States have been named Hoover since 1880. It ranks #3572 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1921.
States where it is most popular
- NC (18.5 %)
- AL (13.8 %)
- VA (9.9 %)
- TN (7.5 %)
- AR (7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 51 |
| 1920-1930 | 578 |
| 1930-1940 | 270 |
| 1940-1950 | 24 |
| 1950-1960 | 123 |
| 1960-1970 | 44 |
| 1970-1980 | 5 |
| 1980-1990 | 19 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 6 |
Fun facts
- The name stems from the Middle High German word 'huobe', referring to a specific unit or measure of land.
- Usage of Hoover as a given name spiked in the 1920s during the prominence of 31st U.S. President Herbert Hoover.