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Tucker
Pronounced TUK-er /ˈtʌk.ər/High
Meaning: An English occupational surname — 'a tucker/fuller of cloth' (one who softens and thickens woven cloth); more often a boys' name; here for a girl; we note the surnameLow
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.
History & Origin
Tucker is an English occupational surname — 'a tucker/fuller of cloth' (one who softens and thickens woven cloth; we note the surname). More often a boys' name, it is recorded here for a girl — which we flag honestly (slug distinguished; said 'TUK-er').
In the U.S. Tucker is chiefly a boys' name; this girls' use is unusual. Rare for a girl, a-fuller-of-cloth at the root, and crisp.
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What does the name Tucker mean?
Tucker is an English occupational surname — 'a tucker/fuller of cloth'. It is more often a boys' name; here it is recorded for a girl.
How do you pronounce Tucker?
It's said TUK-er /ˈtʌk.ər/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Tucker a boy or girl name?
Tucker is chiefly a boys' name; this page covers its use as a girl's name.
How popular is Tucker?
Tucker is common for boys and very rare for girls.