Tucker
boy name#181 in 2025Tucker entered the US charts in 1884, peaked at #173 in 2016, ranks #181 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1884–2025
#181
rank today
#173
peak (2016)
2,008
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #971 |
| 1890s | #1074 |
| 1900s | #1277 |
| 1910s | #2727 |
| 1920s | #3300 |
| 1930s | #2617 |
| 1940s | #2177 |
| 1950s | #2204 |
| 1960s | #1900 |
| 1970s | #1253 |
| 1980s | #775 |
| 1990s | #367 |
| 2000s | #270 |
| 2010s | #186 |
| 2020s | #192 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Tucker has been most popular in TX, OH, NC.
Living bearers
About 54,000 people named Tucker are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Tucker is a kid of about 12 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Tucker in 2025?
- Tucker ranks #181 among US boy names in 2025, with 2,008 babies given the name.
- When was the name Tucker most popular?
- Tucker peaked in 2016, reaching #173 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Tucker with classmates?
- Tucker will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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