Tucker is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #1782 in 2022 with 13 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 14 births ranking #1798. In 2022, approximately 1 in every 21,876 boys born was named Tucker. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Tucker is an English occupational surname name with a bright, easy-going sound. It feels energetic and very much at home among modern surname-style boys' names.
The name became popular through the broader trend of occupational surnames crossing into first-name use. Its upbeat rhythm has done as much for its popularity as its meaning.