Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Tanner.
National Rank (2025)
#475
All-Time Peak Rank
#82 (1997)
Total U.S. Births
97,625
Unisex Distribution97.5% Boy / 2.5% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Tanner Vibe: This choice is considered a Declining Classic. A previously dominant name currently experiencing a prolonged generational cooling period.
📖 The Story Behind Tanner
According to SSA data, Tanner achieved its highest historical rank of #82 in 1997. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 1998 with 4,704 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 62.6%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 58 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Tanner scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-62.6% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record4,704Births in 1998
Years in Top 100
8yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
58Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:21
1920s:22
1930s:7
1940s:0
1950s:8
1960s:53
1970s:817
1980s:5,694
1990s:37,392
2000s:31,681
2010s:17,185
2020s:4,745
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesTan-ner
Letter Count6 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 25.7% of SSA names. Starts with T, a letter used by only 6.1% of SSA names.
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