Tanner is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #1859 in 2024 with 13 recorded births. This places Tanner in the top 28% of ranked UK boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 2023 with 17 births ranking #1461. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 333.3%. In 2024, approximately 1 in every 21,368 boys born was named Tanner. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Tanner is an English occupational surname name meaning worker in leather. It feels sturdy, straightforward, and very much in the modern surname-style tradition.
Like Mason and Sawyer, Tanner rose through the popularity of work-based surnames as first names. Its practical root is balanced by a smooth, contemporary sound.