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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Leather worker (one who tans hides)
- Origin
- English (occupational surname)
- Gender
- Neutral
- Pronunciation
- TAN-er
Tanner is an English surname with a clear, practical origin: it comes from the occupational name for someone who tans hides, a leather worker. Pronounced TAN-er, it works as a name for a boy or a girl, carrying a straightforward, work-rooted history rather than an abstract meaning. It's the kind of name with a story you can actually explain when your child asks where it comes from.
Meaning & Origin of Tanner
Meaning: Leather worker (one who tans hides).
Origin: English (occupational surname).
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Tanner
TAN-erIPA /ˈtænər/
Popularity of Tanner
Tanner reached its high point in 1997, ranking #82 with 4,676 babies given the name that year. By 2024 it had settled much further down the list at #443, with 711 babies — still in steady use, just far from its late-90s peak.
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FAQ
What does the name Tanner mean?
Leather worker (one who tans hides). (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Tanner?
Tanner is pronounced TAN-er (IPA: /ˈtænər/).
Is Tanner a popular name right now?
Tanner peaked at #82 in 1997 and is ranked #443 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1913–2024.)
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