Tucker is a moderately popular boys' name in United States, ranking #326 in 1996 with 803 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2014 with 2,422 births ranking #176. In 1996, approximately 1 in every 2,359 boys born was named Tucker. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
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.