Tucker is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #10042 in 2008 with 12 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1998 with 19 births ranking #5570. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 20.0%. In 2008, approximately 1 in every 157,560 girls 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.