Tucker
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Cloth tucker or fabric softener
Origin: Old English
Popularity: Ranked #181 in 2025 with 2,008 babies born.
History: Tucker is an Old English occupational surname for someone who tucked or softened cloth as part of the wool-finishing trade. Like similar names Walker and Fuller, it transitioned from a trade surname into a given name in America. It gained popularity in the United States during the 20th century and carries a friendly, approachable quality.
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Tucker? About 1 in 1,649 babies born in 2025 were named Tucker, or roughly 5.5 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Tucker
What does the name Tucker mean?
Tucker means “Cloth tucker or fabric softener” from Old English roots.
What is the origin of the name Tucker?
Tucker has Old English origin. The traditional meaning is “Cloth tucker or fabric softener”.
How popular is Tucker?
Tucker ranked #181 in 2025 — given to 2,008 babies that year.
When was Tucker most popular?
Tucker peaked in 2014 with 2,422 babies registered that year.
Is Tucker a boy or girl name?
Tucker is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Tuckers in registered births are male.
Is the name Tucker rising or falling in popularity?
Tucker has risen 6527 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #6708 in 2020 to #181 in 2025.
How long has Tucker been recorded?
Tucker appears in birth records across 116 years — from 1884 through 2025.