Rising since 1986, #181 for boys today.
Popularity of Tucker since 1884
Babies named Tucker per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 5 |
| 1890s | 5 |
| 1900s | 6 |
| 1910s | 65 |
| 1920s | 72 |
| 1930s | 92 |
| 1940s | 129 |
| 1950s | 143 |
| 1960s | 198 |
| 1970s | 526 |
| 1980s | 1,552 |
| 1990s | 7,020 |
| 2000s | 12,390 |
| 2010s | 21,259 |
| 2020s | 11,688 |
Meaning & origin
Tucker began as an English occupational surname for a cloth fuller, a trade that involved thickening and finishing woolen cloth. The name transitioned into use as a given name in the United States, with its earliest recorded use in 1884. After a long period of moderate use, Tucker saw a significant rise starting in 1986 and reached a peak in 2014. As of 2025, it ranks 181st nationally, with about 1 in 851 newborn boys receiving the name. Tucker is especially popular in Vermont, Wyoming, and West Virginia, reflecting its strong appeal in rural and mountain states. The name's sturdy, surname-as-first-name style has kept it a consistent favorite among parents seeking a familiar but distinctive choice.
Tucker originates as an Old English occupational surname for a cloth fuller, from the verb 'tūcian' meaning 'to torment, to full cloth.' As a given name, it emerged in the United States in the late 19th century, primarily in Southern and rural areas, and gained broader popularity in the late 20th and early 21st centuries.
Where Tucker is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Tucker” around the world
Where Tucker lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
Ireland
3
babies in 2025
Sources: CSO Ireland (Ireland).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tuck
Sibling names for Tucker
Names that share Tucker's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Harper, Avery, Piper, Ellie, Maisie, Saylor, Lakyn, Blakeleigh, Bradi, Kodee, Kynlie, Scotlynn, Baylea, Chesnee, Dailee, Jurnie, Kennidi, Kenslei, Kleigh, Makenlee, Brielyn, Locklynn, Rylynne
Brothers: Wyatt, Cooper, Carter, Parker, Jasper, Colton, Booker, Carver, Kolton, Bryer, Decker, Pearson, Riker, Carder, Cotton, Coulter, Draper, Henson, Kutter, Lander, Herndon, Sender, Trigger, Kaulder, Lynkin, Chasyn, Kieffer, Kinser, Kutler, Racer, Travian
Names like Tucker
Names whose popularity has moved with Tucker's over the last 50 years.
