Tanner
Tanner: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtænɚ/
Meaning and origin of Tanner
- A male given name transferred from the surname, of modern usage.
How popular is Tanner?
Since 1880, 2,541 girls and 97,625 boys in the U.S. have been named Tanner (3% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1404 in 1998. Its highest rank for boys was #82 in 1997. In 2025 it ranked #475 for boys, with 684 babies given the name.
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Tanner FAQ
What does the name Tanner mean?
A male given name transferred from the surname, of modern usage.
What is the origin of the name Tanner?
Tanner is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Tanner?
Since 1880, 2,541 girls and 97,625 boys in the U.S. have been named Tanner (3% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1404 in 1998. Its highest rank for boys was #82 in 1997. In 2025 it ranked #475 for boys, with 684 babies given the name.
Is Tanner a boy or girl name?
Tanner is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 2,541 girls and 97,625 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.