Tanner - A very unique male name
Tanner at a glance
Tanner is ranked #475 among boy baby names in 2025, with 609 births in 2025. It peaked in 1997 at #82 and first appeared on the charts in 1975.
- Rank in 2025
- #475
- Births in 2025
- 609
- Peak year
- 1997 (#82)
- First appeared
- 1975
- Trend
- #333 in 2020 → #475 in 2025 (Falling)
- Popularity
- 1 in 2,408 boys
- Visitor rating
- 4.3/5 (15 recent votes)
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026
With that position 1 in 2,408 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Tanner peaked in popularity 29 years ago in 1997 on position 82.
Famous with this name
Tanner Buchanan
Joy Tanner
Antwon Tanner
How would you rate Tanner, 1-5?
Tanner is currently topping the charts in...
Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Tanner is currently topping the baby name charts in New Hampshire at position #185 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #775.Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Tanner is where you live.
Comment and discuss
Tanner origin and meaning
Transferred occupational surname (English)
Occupational surname: a tanner, someone who tans animal hides into leather (Old English tannere)
Tanner is a trade surname turned given name, riding the 1990s wave of occupational surnames for boys. It peaked in 1998 and has been falling steadily since, now reading as a distinctly 1990s-2000s choice.
Attested etymology
Tanner is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables.
To see famous people named Tanner, pop culture references for the name Tanner and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.Similar to Tanner
We've found the following names that sound similar to Tanner, sorted by popularity.
Tamir / Tymir / Timur / Tymere / Tamer / Tomer / Tahmir / Tamar / Tymeer / Tamari /Name statistics
Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better
understanding of how popular or unique this name is.
With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually
differ a lot from state to state.
Chart position per year (visualized)
Chart position per state (visualized)
Chart position per year (table view)
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 475 |
| 2024 | 441 |
| 2023 | 436 |
| 2022 | 410 |
| 2021 | 357 |
| 2020 | 333 |
| 2019 | 324 |
| 2018 | 301 |
| 2017 | 270 |
| 2016 | 238 |
| 2015 | 224 |
| 2014 | 207 |
| 2013 | 197 |
| 2012 | 178 |
| 2011 | 181 |
| 2010 | 176 |
| 2009 | 159 |
| 2008 | 163 |
| 2007 | 150 |
| 2006 | 141 |
| 2005 | 131 |
| 2004 | 124 |
| 2003 | 119 |
| 2002 | 112 |
| 2001 | 101 |
| 2000 | 93 |
| 1999 | 87 |
| 1998 | 82 |
| 1997 | 82 |
| 1996 | 90 |
| 1995 | 86 |
| 1994 | 96 |
| 1993 | 98 |
| 1992 | 101 |
| 1991 | 140 |
| 1990 | 220 |
| 1989 | 220 |
| 1988 | 256 |
| 1987 | 303 |
| 1986 | 342 |
| 1985 | 358 |
| 1984 | 415 |
| 1983 | 404 |
| 1982 | 443 |
| 1981 | 505 |
| 1980 | 469 |
| 1979 | 483 |
| 1978 | 700 |
| 1977 | 840 |
| 1976 | 1220 |
| 1975 | 1450 |
Chart position per state (table view)
| State | Rank |
|---|---|
| New Hampshire | 185 |
| West Virginia | 250 |
| Utah | 325 |
| Mississippi | 329 |
| Pennsylvania | 331 |
| Wisconsin | 336 |
| Louisiana | 351 |
| Idaho | 371 |
| Kentucky | 373 |
| Tennessee | 385 |
| Missouri | 390 |
| Oregon | 397 |
| North Carolina | 406 |
| Michigan | 408 |
| Ohio | 409 |
| South Carolina | 412 |
| Virginia | 433 |
| Florida | 438 |
| Indiana | 450 |
| Oklahoma | 456 |
| Connecticut | 493 |
| Illinois | 499 |
| Minnesota | 508 |
| Georgia | 515 |
| New Jersey | 519 |
| Alabama | 522 |
| New York | 542 |
| Arkansas | 547 |
| Massachusetts | 552 |
| Washington | 567 |
| Nevada | 592 |
| Maryland | 624 |
| Arizona | 626 |
| California | 657 |
| Colorado | 674 |
| Texas | 775 |
Even more about Tanner
These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.
Is Tanner a common or unique name?
By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.What is the number of syllables for the name Tanner?
2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.Pronunciation
TAN-er · /ˈtænər/
Around the world
No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.
Famous bearers
- Tanner Buchanan — Actor known for Cobra Kai and He's All That (b. 1998) Contemporary
- Tanner Houck — Major-league baseball pitcher for Boston (b. 1996) Contemporary
Style
SurnameOccupational
Why parents choose it
Tanner still offers a sunny, athletic, all-American feel from its 1990s heyday. Parents choosing it now often like its familiarity and outdoorsy, capable image.
Worth knowing
- Its 1998 peak ties it to that generation — many will hear it as a dad-era name already.
