Tucker

Tucker - A very unique male name

Tucker appeared on the charts for the first time in 1955 on position #1750. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Tucker and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Tucker? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Tucker. The baby boy name Tucker was given to 2,001 baby boys in 2025, ranking #181 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 733 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Tucker peaked in popularity 10 years ago in 2016 on position 172.

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Tucker is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Tucker is currently topping the baby name charts in Vermont at position #46 - and is the least popular in New Jersey at position #540.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Tucker is where you live.

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Tucker origin and meaning

English occupational surname

A tucker was a fuller — a worker who cleaned and thickened cloth, 'tucking' it in the process

Tucker began as an occupational surname for cloth workers and transferred to first-name use in the mid twentieth century. It fits the American taste for -er surname names, peaked in 2014, and has recovered slightly in recent years.

Attested etymology

Tucker is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Tucker, pop culture references for the name Tucker and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Tucker

We've found the following names that sound similar to Tucker, sorted by popularity.

Thatcher / Tiger / Takari / Takahiro / Tushar / Toshiro / Tetsuro / Tahjir / Tysir /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Tucker

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Tucker a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Tucker?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

TUK-er · /ˈtʌkər/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Tuck — A rare use of the nickname as a full name

Nicknames: Tuck

Famous bearers

• Tucker Carlson — Television host and political commentator (b. 1969) Contemporary

Style

SurnameOccupational

Why parents choose it

Tucker has a friendly, outdoorsy energy and a built-in short form in Tuck; parents should be aware its best-known bearer is a polarising media figure.

Worth knowing

• Rhymes with a common swear word — the schoolyard risk is real and well known
• Strongly associated with Tucker Carlson in current American life