Tucker

Tucker is a boy's name of English origin meaning “cloth-weaver.” In 2024 it was given to 1,781 boys in the United States.

Tucker at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
“cloth-weaver”
Pronunciation
/ˈtʌkə(ɹ)/

About the name Tucker

Tucker belongs to the English & American tradition. Its meaning — “cloth-weaver” — is the sense carried by its English roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Tucker first appears in Social Security records in 1884. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #173 in 2016, and in 2024 1,781 babies received the name — 53,133 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Tucker in US records

First recorded (US)
1884
Best US rank
#173 in 2016
Peak year
2014
Babies named Tucker in 2024
1,781
Total since 1880
53,133

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Tucker mean?

Tucker means “cloth-weaver” in its English roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Tucker a boy or girl name?

Tucker is a boy name. In 2024, 1,781 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Tucker?

Tucker comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Tucker?

Tucker first appears in US records in 1884. Its best-ever ranking was #173 in 2016, and 1,781 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Tucker?

Tucker is pronounced /ˈtʌkə(ɹ)/ (IPA).

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