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Tasker

TAS-ker /ˈtæskər/

At a glance

In short
Tasker is a unique and strong name for baby boys, derived from the word "task," reflecting hard work and determination.
U.S. rank 2025
Not in the 2025 data · last seen 1942 (#3,560)
Babies in 1942
5 (<0.01% of boys)
Peak
#3,115 in 1919
First recorded
1918

Meaning of Tasker

Tasker is a unique and strong name for baby boys. It has its origins in the English language and is derived from the word "task," meaning a piece of work or a job to be done. The name Tasker carries the connotation of someone who is hardworking, reliable, and determined. In American English, it is pronounced as TAS-ker (/ˈtæskər/), while in British English, it is pronounced as TASK-er (/ˈtæskər/). Although not very common, Tasker has been used as a given name throughout history. According to data from the United States, Tasker had occasional occurrences in the early 20th century, peaking in popularity in 1919 and 1918. If you are looking for a name that reflects strength and diligence for your baby boy, Tasker might be an excellent choice.

How to pronounce Tasker

American English

British English

Popularity of Tasker in the U.S.

Tasker was last recorded in the U.S. in 1942, ranked #3,560 with 5 babies. It peaked at #3,115 in 1919. It first appears in the records in 1918.

Bar and line chart: Tasker in the U.S., 1918–1942. Bars: boys given the name each year, most 8 in 1919 and 5 in 1942. Line: rank among boy names, peak #3,115 in 1919, #3,560 in 1942.
  • Boys named Tasker (left scale)
  • Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale, #1 at the top)
By year, 1918–1942. Source: SSA. Download: PNG · SVG
Year-by-year table, 1918⁠–⁠1942 3 rows
YearBabiesRankvs previous year
194253,560back
191983,115▲ 253
191873,368new

Notable people named Tasker

  • Sir Tasker Watkins was a Welsh judge, decorated war hero and president of the Welsh Rugby Union.