Tanner
boy name#475 in 2025Tanner entered the US charts in 1913, peaked at #82 in 1997, ranks #475 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1913–2025
#475
rank today
#82
peak (1997)
641
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3599 |
| 1920s | #4075 |
| 1930s | #3289 |
| 1950s | #2770 |
| 1960s | #3281 |
| 1970s | #1432 |
| 1980s | #372 |
| 1990s | #108 |
| 2000s | #130 |
| 2010s | #230 |
| 2020s | #409 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Tanner has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 95,500 people named Tanner are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Tanner alive today was born around 2001, making them about 24 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Tanner in 2025?
- Tanner ranks #475 among US boy names in 2025, with 641 babies given the name.
- When was the name Tanner most popular?
- Tanner peaked in 1997, reaching #82 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Tanner with classmates?
- Tanner will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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