Declining since 2017, #5,861 for boys today.
Popularity of Tuck since 1925
Babies named Tuck per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 5 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 27 |
| 2010s | 173 |
| 2020s | 94 |
Meaning & origin
Tuck is an uncommon English name that functions as a short form of Tucker, an occupational surname referring to a cloth fuller. It has been recorded as a given name since 1925, but its popularity peaked in 2013, when it was most frequently used. In the most recent year of data (2025), Tuck ranked 5861st in the United States, given to approximately 1 in 113,872 boys. The name has been on a downward trajectory since 2017, reflecting a broader decline in surname-style nicknames. While Tuck lacks a strong regional concentration (no top states), its brevity and friendly sound give it a casual, approachable feel. Parents choosing Tuck often pair it with longer, classic sibling names like Finn or Quinn. The name also carries a literary echo of Friar Tuck from the Robin Hood tales, adding a touch of folklore charm without overwhelming historical baggage.
Tuck is a diminutive of Tucker, which originated as an English occupational surname for a cloth fuller (one who softened and thickened raw cloth by beating and trampling). As a given name, Tuck emerged in the 20th century, likely influenced by the character Friar Tuck from the Robin Hood legends. Its use as a standalone first name remains rare but has seen modest modern usage.
Sibling names for Tuck
Names that share Tuck's style, for a brother or sister.
