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Hoover

♂ Boy

Pronounced HOO-vur /ˈhuː.vər/Medium

Meaning: A German/Dutch surname (from Huber, 'landowner; farmer of a hide of land') given as a first name to honor Herbert Hoover, elected U.S. president in 1928. Noted honestly as a namesake.Low

In 30 seconds: A namesake pick: Hoover honors President Herbert Hoover, said 'HOO-vur' — a surname 'landowner,' given in tribute.

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Origin LowGerman, Dutch

MeaningA German/Dutch surname (from Huber, 'landowner; farmer of a hide of land') given as a first name to honor Herbert Hoover, elected U.S. president in 1928. Noted honestly as a namesake.

U.S. rank (2022)#11379 ↘ Falling

2022 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1928

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,120

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Hoover is a German/Dutch surname (from Huber, 'landowner') bestowed as a first name to honor Herbert Hoover. Its use spiked in 1928, the year of his election, and faded quickly as the Depression set in (said 'HOO-vur'). Noted honestly as a namesake.

Hoover belonged almost entirely to the late-twenties moment and is exceedingly rare now. Rare, namesake, and vintage.

Did you know? Hoover was given as a namesake for President Herbert Hoover; it peaked in 1928, his election year, then all but vanished.

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Hoover — Namesake of Pres. Herbert Hoover; surname from Huber 'landowner'

Variations

HuberHoove

Nicknames

Hoov

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Hoover mean?

Hoover is a surname given as a namesake for President Herbert Hoover, from Huber, 'landowner.'

How do you pronounce Hoover?

It's said HOO-vur /ˈhuː.vər/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Hoover a boy or girl name?

Hoover is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Hoover?

Hoover spiked around its namesake's election and is very rare today.