Tucker
How to say it: TUK-ur · /ˈtʌkər/
From the English occupational surname for a cloth fuller. Used as a given name since the 19th century.
Tucker was the 195th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 2,008 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2010s, its births are down about 10% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #220 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #195 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 2,008 |
| Share of births | 1 in 1,651 |
| Peak decade | 2010s |
| Change over 10 years | −10% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #220 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Tucker hit its stride in the 2010s and stays close to that level. A gentle slip is expected going forward.
What goes with it
A crisp punchy sound gives Tucker an energetic edge. Cooper matches that rugged tone, and Tuck is ready as a short form.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Tucker is about 1 in 69.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
Famous people named Tucker
- Tucker Carlson (born 1969)American conservative political commentator
- Tucker Albrizzi (born 2000)American actor
- Tucker Gates (born 2000)Television director, television producer
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