gender neutral
Tucker
one who softens cloth, cloth pleater
About Tucker
Energetic and All-American, this name practically bounces off the tongue with playful confidence. It's got that perfect blend of friendly accessibility and solid reliability—the kind of name that makes people smile when they hear it. There's an outdoorsy, adventurous quality here, evoking images of someone equally comfortable hiking trails or building forts in the backyard as they are excelling in classroom settings. The double consonant gives it substance, preventing it from feeling too casual or lightweight. This is a name that suggests someone approachable, hardworking, and genuine—the type of person others naturally gravitate toward. It carries no pretension, just honest, straightforward charm that translates across all ages and situations. The nickname possibilities remain open while the full name stands strong on its own merit.
Popularity of the Name Tucker
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | #968 | ||
| 1979 | #983 | ||
| 1980 | #888 | ||
| 1981 | #970 | ||
| 1982 | #912 | ||
| 1983 | #790 | ||
| 1984 | #714 | ||
| 1985 | #751 | ||
| 1986 | #865 | ||
| 1987 | #775 | ||
| 1988 | #630 | ||
| 1989 | #496 | ||
| 1990 | #474 | ||
| 1991 | #446 | ||
| 1992 | #443 | ||
| 1993 | #384 | ||
| 1994 | #352 | ||
| 1995 | #348 | ||
| 1996 | #326 | ||
| 1997 | #302 | #922 | |
| 1998 | #306 | #776 | |
| 1999 | #296 | #887 | |
| 2000 | #288 | #644 | |
| 2001 | #287 | #541 | |
| 2002 | #296 | #669 | |
| 2003 | #295 | #521 | |
| 2004 | #287 | #558 | |
| 2005 | #273 | #719 | |
| 2006 | #263 | #557 | |
| 2007 | #246 | #358 | |
| 2008 | #238 | #393 | |
| 2009 | #226 | #408 | |
| 2010 | #204 | #453 | |
| 2011 | #196 | #502 | |
| 2012 | #185 | #372 | |
| 2013 | #179 | #314 | |
| 2014 | #176 | #295 | |
| 2015 | #186 | #305 | |
| 2016 | #173 | #320 | |
| 2017 | #179 | #292 | |
| 2018 | #183 | #261 | |
| 2019 | #196 | #335 | |
| 2020 | #191 | #296 | |
| 2021 | #180 | #276 | |
| 2022 | #197 | #354 | |
| 2023 | #205 | #421 | |
| 2024 | #200 | #378 | |
| 2025 | #181 | #985 | #302 |
Top names by country: United States · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Tucker
- Tuker
- Tukker
- Tuccer
- Tucher
- Tuckar
- Tuckyr
- Tukyr
- Tuccyr
- Tukkyr
Names Similar to Tucker
Nicknames for Tucker
- Tuck
- TK
- Tucky
- Tux
Famous People Named Tucker
| Tucker Carlson | American TV personality and political commentator |
| Tucker Hibbert | American professional snowmobile racer |
| Tucker Max | American author and blogger |
| Tucker Smallwood | American actor and author |
| Tucker West | American Olympic luge athlete |
| Tucker Gates | American television director and producer |
| Tucker Martine | American record producer and musician |
| Tucker Beathard | American country singer-songwriter |
| Tucker Neale | American professional wrestler |
| Tucker Richardson | American basketball player |
| Tucker Dupree | American Paralympic swimmer |
| Tucker Smith | American politician and attorney |
| Tucker McGuire | American football player |
| Tucker Ewing | American businessman and philanthropist |
| Tucker Ashford | American baseball player |
| Tucker Reed | American artist and curator |
| Tucker Murphy | American politician |
Characters Named Tucker
| Tucker Jenkins | Character from the TV show "Grange Hill" |
| Tucker Foley | Character from the animated series "Danny Phantom" |
| Tucker 'Tuck' Pendleton | Character from the movie "Innerspace" |
| Tucker Holmes | Character from the TV series "The Spectacular Spider-Man" |
| Tucker "Tuck" Carbunkle | Character from the animated series "My Life as a Teenage Robot" |
| Tucker Crowe | Character from the novel and film "Juliet, Naked" |
| Tucker Cain | Character from the TV series "The Leftovers" |