Grover

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Grover

Gender: Masculine
Language: English
Etymology:
Grover is an English surname meaning “Lives in the Grove.”

History:
Grover is another English surname transferred for use as a first name in the 19th century. It was first used (in any notable extent) in the 19th century, perhaps in honor of president Grover Cleveland (who was named in honor of minister Stephen Grover).

Pronunciation: grow-vur

Famous Bearers:
Fictional Characters:
Grover
A character on the children’s television show Sesame Street.

Political Figures:
(Stephen) Grover Cleveland (1837-1908)
22nd and 24th president of the United States.

Sports Stars:
Grover Cleveland Alexander (1887-1950)
American baseball player.

Popularity:
Percentage from the 1990 U.S. Census:
0.016 % named Grover

Popularity of Grover:
Popularity (for newborns):
In the United States...
1900-1910: 303rd most popular.
1910-1920: 217th most popular.
1920-1930: 234th most popular.
1930-1940: 305th most popular.
1940-1950: 400th most popular.
1950-1960: 477th most popular.
1960-1970: 704th most popular.
1970-2000: N/A