Tuff
Tuff is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Resilient, strong, or referring to volcanic rock.
Origin and history
Tuff is a modern vocabulary name derived from the word 'tough', denoting strength and resilience, or from the volcanic rock formation. It has seen a steady rise in usage in the United States in recent years as part of a trend toward bold, rugged word names. While historically rare, its recent popularity places it among the broader category of distinctive modern American names.
Popularity in the United States
908 babies in the United States have been named Tuff since 1880. It ranks #3770 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1633.
States where it is most popular
- TX (66.4 %)
- OK (21.2 %)
- UT (5.5 %)
- IN (2.3 %)
- MO (2.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 41 |
| 2000-2010 | 160 |
| 2010-2019 | 413 |
| 2020-2029 | 294 |
Famous people named Tuff
- Tuff Hedeman: Bull rider, Rodeo champion
Fun facts
- In geology, 'tuff' is a type of rock made of volcanic ash ejected from a vent during an eruption.
- More than a third of all published U.S. births for boys named Tuff have occurred since 2020.