Hoover
Pronunciation: [ h-OOV-er ]
Hoover is a girl baby name. Ranked #23,651 in the US, popular nicknames include Hoo, Hoy, and Hooie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #23,651
- Total SSA Count
- 7
Nicknames
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Also a Boy Name
Hoover is also used as a boy name, ranked #20109.
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About the Name Hoover
Hoover is a girl name .
Is Hoover a boy or girl name? Hoover is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #23,651 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #20,109. Hoover is more commonly used as a boy name.
Hoover is currently ranked #23,651 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Hoover include Hoo, Hoy, Hooie, and Hoovie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis