An estimated 229 living Americans are named Hoover.
How rare is Hoover?
Hoover fell below the SSA's 5-birth reporting floor in 2025. It is extremely rare as a new baby name.
How old is the typical Hoover?
The median age of a living American named Hoover is approximately 71 years, with most bearers falling between 65 and 93 years old.
Is Hoover still popular?
Not especially. Hoover has been declining since its 1928 peak and registered 0 births in 2025.
Peak year
1928
Decline from peak
100%
2025
0
All-time
1,120
Diaspora map
Hoover spread fast — broke out in Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia (1928) and ran high in 7 states within a decade.
Broke out: Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia, 1928 · over-represented in 7 states over 0 years
