An uncommon Old Norse pick — distinctive and rare.
A surname.
Tuff is a boy's baby name of Old Norse origin, possibly from the Old Norse name Tófi or related to the geological term for volcanic rock. As a given name, it projects strength, resilience, and an unconventional boldness that few names can match.
Tuff climbed 3801 spots in the last 20 years — from #6943 to #3142.
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 259 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 413 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 160 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 41 | — |
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 39 | #3142 |
| 2023 | 56 | #2432 |
| 2022 | 61 | #2347 |
| 2021 | 46 | #2768 |
| 2020 | 57 | #2365 |
| 2019 | 50 | #2622 |
| 2018 | 48 | #2630 |
| 2017 | 52 | #2490 |
| 2016 | 33 | #3436 |
| 2015 | 50 | #2523 |
| 2014 | 43 | #2802 |
| 2013 | 37 | #3054 |
| 2012 | 36 | #3171 |
| 2011 | 36 | #3160 |
| 2010 | 28 | #3802 |
| 2009 | 28 | #3821 |
| 2008 | 19 | #5049 |
| 2007 | 21 | #4626 |
| 2006 | 19 | #4847 |
| 2005 | 19 | #4620 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1995–2024) · Methodology