Tuff
Every Tuff since 1995 — 908 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Tuff
Tuff is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,444 in 2025 with 34 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1995, 908 American babies have been named Tuff. Its peak came in 2022, when 61 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Tuff stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Tuff year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 34 | #3,444 |
| 2024 | 40 | #3,099 |
| 2023 | 56 | #2,434 |
| 2022 | 61 | #2,349 |
| 2021 | 46 | #2,770 |
| 2020 | 57 | #2,365 |
| 2019 | 50 | #2,622 |
| 2018 | 48 | #2,631 |
| 2017 | 52 | #2,491 |
| 2016 | 33 | #3,436 |
| 2015 | 50 | #2,524 |
| 2014 | 43 | #2,802 |
| 2013 | 37 | #3,054 |
| 2012 | 36 | #3,171 |
| 2011 | 36 | #3,161 |
| 2010 | 28 | #3,802 |
| 2009 | 28 | #3,821 |
| 2008 | 19 | #5,049 |
| 2007 | 21 | #4,626 |
| 2006 | 19 | #4,847 |
| 2005 | 19 | #4,622 |
| 2004 | 11 | #6,943 |
| 2003 | 13 | #5,860 |
| 2002 | 11 | #6,498 |
| 2001 | 11 | #6,417 |
| 2000 | 8 | #8,149 |
| 1995 | 8 | #6,945 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Tuff in 2025?
Tuff ranked #3,444 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 34 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Tuff?
908 babies have been named Tuff in the United States since 1995, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Tuff most popular?
Tuff peaked in 2022, when 61 newborns received the name.
Is Tuff a boy or girl name?
Tuff is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Tuff rising or falling?
Tuff has been roughly stable over the past decade.