Tanner Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Tanner originates from the Middle English word for a leather maker. The name has evolved through Old English and Middle English into its current form. It conveys traits of craftsmanship and practicality. There is no biblical relevance associated with this name.
The name Tanner is most popular in Utah, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been gradually declining. From 2020-2022, Tanner has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, falling for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, falling for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been falling for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, falling for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Tanner' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 4555th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 6350th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 4902nd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 953rd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 160th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 121st out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 282nd out of 23106 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 13742nd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2926th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2286th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3101st out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Tanner' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Tanner"
Pronunciation
/ˈtænər/
Origin
Middle English
Etymology
The name Tanner is derived from the Middle English word 'tanner', which refers to a person who tans animal hides. It has its roots in the Old French term 'taner', which comes from the Latin 'tannare'.
Meaning
Leather maker
Language Evolution
Old English, Middle English, Modern English
Historical Usage
Tanner gained popularity as a surname during the Middle Ages in England, becoming more common as a given name in the 20th century.
Variants & Derivatives
Tann, Tany, Tannerly
Modern Popularity & Image
The name Tanner is generally perceived as modern and trendy, often associated with a rugged or outdoorsy image.
Famous People
Tanner Foust, Tanner Fox, Tanner McKee
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Tanner"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Tanner"
"Tanner" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 4555th of 7545 | 43 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 6350th of 6773 | 7 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 4902nd of 7552 | 36 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 953rd of 10718 | 1,152 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 160th of 16616 | 28,881 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 121st of 24088 | 52,038 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 282nd of 23106 | 14,823 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 13742nd of 19264 | 18 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 2926th of 27321 | 589 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 2286th of 35406 | 1,256 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 3101st of 30306 | 635 |
Regional Popularity of "Tanner" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
24.65% 724th/2937 |
48.89% 1703rd/3483 |
28.45% 1001st/3518 |
17.98% 727th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
3.31% 122nd/3685 |
7.20% 322nd/4475 |
3.68% 191st/5194 |
2.34% 148th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
2.18% 100th/4582 |
3.25% 168th/5164 |
1.76% 129th/7313 |
1.69% 126th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
6.90% 275th/3984 |
6.06% 272nd/4487 |
4.28% 292nd/6822 |
4.89% 307th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Tanner" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
61.22% 2256th/3685 |
- |
47.29% 2456th/5194 |
54.03% 3413th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
53.40% 2447th/4582 |
67.12% 3466th/5164 |
29.77% 2177th/7313 |
39.45% 2944th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
75.85% 3022nd/3984 |
100.00% 4487th/4487 |
51.67% 3525th/6822 |
73.34% 4603rd/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Tanner"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Tanner" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.