Declining since 2019, #7,679 for boys today.
Popularity of Rucker since 1916
Babies named Rucker per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 |
| 1920s | 13 |
| 1930s | 7 |
| 1940s | 10 |
| 1950s | 10 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 12 |
| 2010s | 88 |
| 2020s | 58 |
Meaning & origin
Rucker is a rare American given name, first recorded in 1916, but its use has been sporadic and extremely low for most of its history. It reached its peak popularity in 2022, though even then it was far from common. Since 2019, its trajectory has been falling, reflecting the typical pattern of a surname-turned-first name that never achieved widespread adoption. With no top states showing notable usage, Rucker remains a distinctive choice for parents seeking an uncommon name with English surname roots.
Rucker is an English surname of occupational origin, deriving from the Middle English 'ruker' meaning 'a reaper' or 'one who harvests grain.' As a given name, it is a modern transfer of the surname into first-name use, a trend popular in the United States. Its adoption has been very limited, remaining uncommon throughout its history.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ruck
Sibling names for Rucker
Names that share Rucker's style, for a brother or sister.
