Boy · #3,989 in 2026

Grove

Name: Popularity of the name Grove in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Grove, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#3,989

Peak Rank

#2,562 (1917)

Total Babies

124

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1883

First Year

1959

Last Year

1917

Peak Year

#2562

Peak Rank

124

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Grove

Grove first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1883, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1917, when 10 Groves were born — ranking #2,562 that year. As of 2026, Grove ranks #3,989 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 124 Groves have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1880s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Grove

Phonetically similar names — useful when Grove is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Grave
Groove
Grieve
Greave
Grav
Grive
Greve
Greeve
Grov
Grev
Grow
Groves

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Grove

What does the name Grove mean?

Grove is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1883. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Grove in 2026?

In 2026, Grove ranks #3,989 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Grove most popular?

Grove reached its peak popularity in 1917, ranking #2,562 that year with 10 babies given the name.

Is Grove a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Grove is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Grove?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Grove include Oswell, Helge, Earland. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Grove

Grove is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1883 and has accumulated 124 births in the dataset. Grove's peak popularity came in 1917 when it ranked #2,562. Use the chart and map above to compare Grove's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.