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Tucker
Pronounced TUK-er /ΛtΚk.Ιr/High
Meaning: Fabric tucker; one who fulls or tucks cloth; an occupational surname from Middle English tukereHigh
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Tucker is an occupational surname derived from Middle English tukere and Old English tucian, referring to someone who 'tucked' or fulled cloth β that is, pounded and cleaned newly woven wool to thicken and tighten it. It was a common trade in medieval England, giving rise to the surname. As a first name it entered American use in the 19th century.
Tucker rose as a first name in the late 20th century alongside other preppy American surname names. It has a rugged, outdoorsy quality balanced by its East Coast prep-school heritage. In the United States it has ranked in the top 200 boys' names since the 2000s.
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Famous Bearers
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Tucker Carlson (1969-)American conservative political commentator and former TV host
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Tucker Smith (1936-1988)American actor and dancer in the film West Side Story
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Tucker mean?
Tucker is an occupational surname from Middle English, referring to someone who tucked or fulled cloth in the weaving trade.
How do you pronounce Tucker?
Tucker is pronounced TUK-er (/ΛtΚk.Ιr/) β two syllables with stress on the first.
Is Tucker a boy or girl name?
Tucker is used almost exclusively as a boy's name.
How popular is Tucker?
Tucker has been a top-200 U.S. boys' name since the early 2000s, popular for its rugged, American-sounding character.