Tanner
How to say it: TAN-ur · /ˈtænər/
English occupational surname for one who tans hides into leather; adopted as a given name in the late 20th century.
Tanner was the 470th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 641 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1990s, its births are down about 62% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #614 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #470 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 641 |
| Share of births | 1 in 5,172 |
| Peak decade | 1990s |
| Change over 10 years | −62% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #614 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
After a strong run through the 1990s, Tanner now sits far below its peak. Further slipping looks likely.
What goes with it
Sturdy with crisp consonants and a soft finish, Tanner feels workmanlike. Cooper shares its style while Tan offers a short form.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Tanner is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
Famous people named Tanner
- Tanner Buchanan (born 1998)American actor
- Tanner Tessmann (born 2001)American soccer player
- Tanner Cohen (born 1986)American actor and singer
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