The name Tanner is a girl's name meaning "leather tanner".

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In centuries gone past, no one would have considered this occupational surname for their daughter; tanners were associated with terrible smells and stained skin as a result of the processes used to treat hides to make leather. But now, we see increasing numbers of parents in the US choosing this for their girls. Given the popularity of other two-syllable T names like Taylor and Tyler, Tanner has some appeal for those looking for a non-frilly name for their girls.  For what it is worth, we prefer the Greek name Tana, which has an infinitely more pleasant meaning.

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The name Tanner peaked for girls at #1404 in 1998. The name is most popular in TANNER, TANNER, and TANNER. Tanner is also used for boys, ranking #475 in 2025.

The name Tanner is a boy's name of English origin meaning "leather tanner".

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One of the hot two-syllable T names of the nineties (along with Tyler, Trevor, and Taylor), and well represented on soap operas; Tanner is still widely used, but its popularity is declining. 

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The name Tanner is currently ranked #475 in U.S. births. and peaked for boys at #82 in 1998. The name is most popular in TANNER, TANNER, and TANNER. Tanner is occasionally used for girls in 2025.

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