Tucker
Meaningcloth fuller · English
- US rank
- #181
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #173 in 2016
2,008 babies were named Tucker in the US in 2025. It has climbed 10 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1884–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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Famous Tucker
Tucker Carlson
American conservative political commentator (born 1969)
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 851 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Tucker, 2,008 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Tucker would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryTucker first shows up in US birth records in 1884, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 141 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2016, when it reached #173.
- Then vs nowTucker is 2.2× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 1,876 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 851.
- Where it's lovedTucker is most popular in Vermont, where it ranks #37, followed by West Virginia (#58) and Wyoming (#64). It makes the top 1,000 in almost every state.
- MeaningIn English, Tucker means “cloth fuller”.
About the name Tucker
Tucker is a boy name of English origin meaning “cloth fuller”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with T and ending in “-ker”. US birth records list Tucker for boys from 1884 to 2025, in 116 of those 142 years. Its best year was 2016, when it ranked #173 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #181, with 2,008 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 7.3 | 137,300 boys |
| 1890s | 4.3 | 231,481 boys |
| 1900s | 3.7 | 273,224 boys |
| 1910s | 8.9 | 111,857 boys |
| 1920s | 6.5 | 153,374 boys |
| 1930s | 8.8 | 114,155 boys |
| 1940s | 8.6 | 116,686 boys |
| 1950s | 7.1 | 141,443 boys |
| 1960s | 11 | 94,877 boys |
| 1970s | 32 | 31,182 boys |
| 1980s | 83 | 12,074 boys |
| 1990s | 363 | 2,755 boys |
| 2000s | 619 | 1,615 boys |
| 2010s | 1,131 | 884 boys |
| 2020s | 1,128 | 887 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Tucker
What does the name Tucker mean?
Tucker means “cloth fuller” in English.
What is the origin of the name Tucker?
Tucker has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Tucker a boy or girl name?
Tucker is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Tucker?
Tucker ranked #181 for US boys in 2025, given to 2,008 babies. Its best year was 2016 (#173).