How Many People Are Named Tuff?
Complete statistics for the name Tuff: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Tuff stands out as a very rare name for boys, with only 865 people bearing it today, making up just 1 in 381,709 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with 98% of those named Tuff being under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, the life-path number 8 symbolizes power, authority, and success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 12All 873 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2022Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Tuff Through the Generations
Tuff emerged strongly in 2022, peaking with 61 births that year, marking a significant rise in popularity. The average age of people named Tuff is 12, indicating that the name is predominantly used by younger parents. As of now, 856 individuals are under 30, while only 17 are between 30 and 60, and none are over 60, showcasing its status as a name for the new generation.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Tuff's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Tuff
How Many People Have the Name Tuff?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 811 people in the United States currently share the name Tuff. That works out to roughly 1 in every 408,692 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Tuff a Common or Rare Name?
Tuff is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Tuff Mean?
Tuff means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Tuff in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Tuff Most Popular?
The name Tuff reached peak popularity in 2022, with 61 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Tuff?
Approximately 811 people named Tuff live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 811. That works out to roughly 1 in 408,692 Americans.
Is Tuff a rare name?
Tuff is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 408,692 Americans has this name.
What does the name Tuff mean?
Tuff means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Tuff more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Tuff are male and 0% are female.
When was Tuff most popular?
Tuff peaked in 2022 with 61 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.