Tanner Boy

Popularity: #433 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: TAN-er //ˈtæn.ər//

Origin: English; Old French

Meaning: English: leather worker; Old French: tanner

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Tanner originates from the Old French word "tanier," which means "to tan leather." This term itself derives from the Latin "tannare," which has the same meaning, and can be traced back to the Proto-Indo-European root *dʰen-, meaning "to make" or "to do." The name entered the English language during the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, when many Old French terms were adopted into English, particularly in relation to trades and occupations. As a surname, Tanner was commonly associated with individuals who worked in the leather tanning industry, which was a significant trade in medieval England.

Historically, the name Tanner has been borne by various notable figures, particularly in England. In the 13th century, Tanner was used as a surname among the gentry and was recorded in various legal documents and land grants.

The name also appears in the context of the English Reformation, where it was associated with the rise of tradesmen and artisans who gained prominence during this period. The name's presence in historical texts and records underscores its longstanding association with craftsmanship and trade.

Culturally, Tanner symbolizes industriousness and skill, reflecting the importance of leatherworking in medieval society. The name has been linked to various traditional practices and guilds that were integral to the economic fabric of the time.

Additionally, the diminutive form "Tanny" has been used in some contexts, although it is less common. Overall, Tanner encapsulates a rich historical narrative tied to occupation and societal development, marking its significance in the evolution of English nomenclature.

Famous people named Tanner

In this section, you will find notable people named Tanner. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Tanner who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Tanner who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Tanner Fox is a YouTuber and professional scooter rider best known for his YouTube channel and various scooter competitions.

Tanner Foust is a professional driver and television host best known for his work on Top Gear USA and the X Games.

Tanner Hall is a professional skier best known for his achievements in freestyle skiing and his film segments in ski movies.

Fictional characters named Tanner

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Tanner is a fictional character from the film The Hangover Part II. He is a member of the group of friends who embark on a chaotic adventure in Thailand.

Sibling suggestions

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Tanner was first seen in the United States in 1913.

Tanner has ranked as high as #146 nationally, which occurred in 1998, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Pennsylvania, Utah, and Ohio.

In the past 5 years the name Tanner has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Tanner is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Tanner was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Tanner.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 684 641 43
2024 765 714 51
2023 771 721 50
2022 830 784 46
2021 956 905 51
2020 1,024 980 44
2019 1,063 1,019 44
2018 1,194 1,142 52
2017 1,382 1,331 51
2016 1,660 1,605 55
2015 1,784 1,715 69
2014 1,925 1,866 59
2013 2,113 2,050 63
2012 2,240 2,182 58
2011 2,194 2,139 55
2010 2,190 2,136 54
2009 2,496 2,453 43
2008 2,481 2,419 62
2007 2,808 2,732 76
2006 2,938 2,867 71
2005 3,146 3,075 71
2004 3,321 3,232 89
2003 3,453 3,390 63
2002 3,513 3,446 67
2001 3,916 3,832 84
2000 4,337 4,235 102
1999 4,642 4,521 121
1998 4,827 4,704 123
1997 4,793 4,676 117
1996 4,285 4,180 105
1995 4,430 4,320 110
1994 4,018 3,923 95
1993 3,869 3,768 101
1992 3,697 3,641 56
1991 2,310 2,272 38
1990 1,396 1,387 9
1989 1,245 1,235 10
1988 918 906 12
1987 730 719 11
1986 573 561 12
1985 523 514 9
1984 414 407 7
1983 406 401 5
1982 371 362 9
1981 278 278 0
1980 318 311 7
1979 310 299 11
1978 169 169 0
1977 121 121 0
1976 73 73 0
1975 47 47 0
1974 34 34 0
1973 25 25 0
1972 19 19 0
1971 14 14 0
1970 16 16 0
1969 8 8 0
1968 10 10 0
1966 7 7 0
1964 5 5 0
1963 10 10 0
1962 7 7 0
1961 6 6 0
1950 8 8 0
1930 7 7 0
1927 5 5 0
1924 5 5 0
1922 6 6 0
1921 6 6 0
1918 5 5 0
1916 5 5 0
1915 5 5 0
1913 6 6 0

Top States for Tanner (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
FL 56
8%
TX 56
8%
CA 38
6%
OH 37
5%
NC 36
5%
NY 32
5%
IL 26
4%
MI 26
4%
PA 26
4%
VA 26
4%
GA 25
4%
TN 24
3%
WI 19
3%
SC 16
2%
IN 15
2%
AZ 15
2%
MO 15
2%
UT 15
2%
MA 13
2%
NJ 13
2%
AL 12
2%
CT 12
2%
LA 12
2%
CO 11
2%
MN 10
1%
MD 10
1%
WA 9
1%
OR 9
1%
MS 9
1%
AR 8
1%
KY 8
1%
NV 8
1%
IA 8
1%
ME 8
1%
WV 7
1%
OK 6
1%
KS 5
1%
NH 5
1%