Boy · #9,752 in 2026

Tuf

Name: Popularity of the name Tuf in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Tuf, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#9,752

Peak Rank

#8,161 (2021)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2010

First Year

2023

Last Year

2021

Peak Year

#8161

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Tuf

Tuf first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2010, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2021, when 9 Tufs were born — ranking #8,161 that year. As of 2026, Tuf ranks #9,752 for baby boys with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 46 Tufs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Tuf

Phonetically similar names — useful when Tuf is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Tough
Tuff
Tiff
Teff
Tef
Tefe
Tfe
Tfh
Toff
Taff
Tif
Tafe

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Tuf

What does the name Tuf mean?

Tuf is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2010. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Tuf in 2026?

In 2026, Tuf ranks #9,752 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Tuf most popular?

Tuf reached its peak popularity in 2021, ranking #8,161 that year with 9 babies given the name.

Is Tuf a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Tuf is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Tuf?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Tuf include Kasimir, Barren, Andria. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Tuf

Tuf is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2010 and has accumulated 46 births in the dataset. Tuf's peak popularity came in 2021 when it ranked #8,161. Use the chart and map above to compare Tuf's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.