Tanner
Gender: Mostly Boy
Meaning: One who tans leather
Origin: Old English/German
Popularity: Ranked #475 in 2025 with 641 babies born.
History: Tanner is an occupational surname from the Old English 'tannere' or Old German 'tannari,' referring to someone who tanned animal hides into leather. It became a common surname in medieval England and Germany. As a given name, Tanner grew popular in the United States during the late 20th century, fitting the trend for strong, working-class occupational names.
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Tanner? About 1 in 4,866 babies born in 2025 were named Tanner, or roughly 1.9 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Tanner
What does the name Tanner mean?
Tanner means “One who tans leather” from Old English/German roots.
What is the origin of the name Tanner?
Tanner has Old English/German origin. The traditional meaning is “One who tans leather”.
How popular is Tanner?
Tanner ranked #475 in 2025 — given to 641 babies that year.
When was Tanner most popular?
Tanner peaked in 1998 with 4,704 babies registered that year.
Is Tanner a boy or girl name?
Tanner is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Tanners in registered births are male.
Is the name Tanner rising or falling in popularity?
Tanner has risen 2992 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #3467 in 2020 to #475 in 2025.
How long has Tanner been recorded?
Tanner appears in birth records across 73 years — from 1913 through 2025.