Tanner
Tanner is an English occupational surname that became a given name, originally referring to someone who tanned leather. It emerged as a first name in the late 20th century, reflecting the trend of adopting trade-based surnames as modern given names.
Current Popularity
#443 for boys
in the United States (2024)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce
- •Fits well in professional and casual settings
- •Strong association with American culture and masculinity
- •May be perceived as very informal by some
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Tanner Hall
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Statistics
96,980
Total births since 1880
1998
Peak year
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