Boy · #2,939 in 2026

Tuff

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

The name Tuff is a unique and modern name with uncertain origins. It is most likely derived from the English word "tough," which implies strength, resilience, and determination. As a given name, Tuff carries connotations of bravery, fortitude, and an unyielding spirit.

Current Rank

#2,939

Peak Rank

#2,321 (2022)

Total Babies

960

5-Yr Trend

-4%

1995

First Year

2026

Last Year

2022

Peak Year

#2321

Peak Rank

960

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Tuff

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 3.0). Read more →

The Story of Tuff

Tuff first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1995, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2022, when 61 Tuffs were born — ranking #2,321 that year. As of 2026, Tuff ranks #2,939 for baby boys with 43 births, holding steady (-4%). In total, more than 960 Tuffs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s 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 Tuff

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

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Tuff

What does the name Tuff mean?

How popular is Tuff in 2026?

In 2026, Tuff ranks #2,939 among boys' names in the U.S., with 43 babies given the name that year.

When was Tuff most popular?

Tuff reached its peak popularity in 2022, ranking #2,321 that year with 61 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Tuff most popular?

Tuff has historically been most popular in Montana, Oklahoma, Utah. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Tuff.

Is Tuff a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Tuff?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Tuff include Yitzchak, Bleu, Sirius. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Tuff

Tuff is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1995 and has accumulated 960 births in the dataset. Tuff's peak popularity came in 2022 when it ranked #2,321. Use the chart and map above to compare Tuff'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.