Tanner

At a Glance: Name: Tanner – Meaning: leather worker (one who tans hides) – Origin: English (occupational surname) – Gender: Neutral – Pronunciation: TAN-er

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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

Phonetic: TAN-er   IPA: /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.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1913–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Tanner mean?

Leather worker (one who tans hides). (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Tanner)

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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