Tucker Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Tucker has its origins in Old English, meaning 'cloth fuller', and has evolved through various forms over the centuries. It is characterized by a friendly and approachable image, though it holds no biblical relevance. The name gained popularity in the 19th century and continues to be favored today.
The name Tucker is most popular in Montana, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Tucker has been falling for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, falling for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been too falling for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, too falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Tucker' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2895th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2537th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2091st out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1206th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 502nd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 257th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 185th out of 23106 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 13714th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 9282nd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 7955th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Tucker' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Tucker"
Pronunciation
/ˈtʌkər/
Origin
Old English
Etymology
The name Tucker is derived from the Old English word 'tucian', which means 'to tuck' or 'to fold', referring to the process of tucking cloth in the textile industry.
Meaning
cloth fuller
Language Evolution
Old English: Tucian, Middle English: Tuker, Modern English: Tucker
Historical Usage
Tucker became a surname in medieval England, and over time, it evolved into a common given name, particularly in the United States, gaining popularity in the 19th century.
Variants & Derivatives
Tuck, Tuckie
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Tucker is viewed as a friendly and approachable name, often associated with warmth and reliability.
Famous People
Tucker Carlson - American television personality and political commentator, Tucker Max - American author and entrepreneur
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Tucker"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Tucker"
"Tucker" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 2895th of 7545 | 130 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 2537th of 6773 | 166 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 2091st of 7552 | 284 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1206th of 10718 | 757 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 502nd of 16616 | 5,676 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 257th of 24088 | 20,820 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 185th of 23106 | 25,290 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 13714th of 27321 | 50 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 9282nd of 35406 | 177 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 7955th of 30306 | 166 |
Regional Popularity of "Tucker" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- |
67.94% 1651st/2430 |
- | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
55.16% 1620th/2937 |
40.14% 1398th/3483 |
44.14% 1553rd/3518 |
31.55% 1276th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
12.65% 466th/3685 |
10.28% 460th/4475 |
10.94% 568th/5194 |
7.49% 473rd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
4.67% 214th/4582 |
5.50% 284th/5164 |
3.25% 238th/7313 |
4.30% 321st/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
3.56% 142nd/3984 |
5.44% 244th/4487 |
2.33% 159th/6822 |
4.33% 272nd/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Tucker" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - |
100.00% 5194th/5194 |
- |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
100.00% 7313th/7313 |
- |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Tucker"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Tucker" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.