Tanner
Meaning of Tanner
Tanner is a masculine name with English pronunciation TAN-er (/ˈtænər/). A variation of this name is Tannar. The popularity of the name Tanner has experienced significant fluctuation over the years in the United States. In the earlier years, such as 1913 and 1920s, it was relatively rare but started to gain some traction in the late 1970s. Its peak popularity occurred in the late 1990s and early 2000s, with its highest rank being at number 82 in both 1997 and 1998. Although there's been a slight decline since then, Tanner remains a favored choice among parents, ranking within the top 500 names consistently for several decades. Whether you prefer Tanner or its alternative spelling Tannar, this strong, unique name could be an excellent choice for your baby boy.
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as TAN-er (/ˈtænər/)
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Notable People Named Tanner
| Tanner Smith - Thomas F. "Tanner" Smith was an American criminal and gang leader in New York City during the early 20th century, known for founding and leading the Marginals, or "Irish Paddy Gang." |
| Tanner Lee Houck is a professional baseball pitcher for the Boston Red Sox, known for his impressive height and right-handed throwing and batting. |
| Tanner Sean Gray is a successful American professional racing driver known for his achievements in drag racing and stock car racing, including being the youngest to win an NHRA season championship. |
| Tanner Mangum is a former American football quarterback known for his time playing college football for the BYU Cougars. |
| Tanner Hall is a renowned American freeskier. |
| Lowell Tanner Burns is a professional baseball pitcher for the Cleveland Guardians, drafted 36th overall by the Indians in the 2020 MLB draft. |
| Tanner Morgan is an American football quarterback and free agent who previously played for the Minnesota Golden Gophers in college. |
| Tanner Jeremie McKee is an American football quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles of the NFL, known for his college career at Stanford. |
| Tanner Buchanan is an American actor known for his roles in Designated Survivor, Cobra Kai, and Game Shakers. |
