Tanner

Rank 410th Boy Name

In 2022, the name Tanner was 410th most popular baby name for boys and 771st most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 826 babies were named Tanner in the United States. The gender distribution for "Tanner" is 94.4% male and 5.6% female.

In 2022, 1 out of every 4,065 babies in the United States were named Tanner. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 0.7% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Tanner is around 22 to 25 years old.

The name "Tanner" is well know, but not overly common.

The most common nickname for Tanner is Tan.

Tanner Meaning & Origin

Tanner is an English occupational name that originally referred to a person who tanned animal hides, suggesting connotations of diligence, tenacity, and craftsmanship.

The name Tanner is described as adventurous, handsome and quick-witted.

Pronunciation

Tanner is pronounced tahn-nehr in English. The name Tanner has 6 letters and 2 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Tanner

  • The name Tanner is not only used as a first name but also as a surname. In fact, it's more commonly used as a surname in countries like the United States and England.

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Geography

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