Declining since 1997.
Popularity of Taner since 1976
Babies named Taner per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 71 |
| 1990s | 265 |
| 2000s | 185 |
| 2010s | 38 |
| 2020s | 15 |
Meaning & origin
Taner is a rare modern name in the United States, first recorded in 1976. It saw its most frequent use in the 1990s, peaking in 1994, but has been steadily decreasing in popularity since 1997. Despite never breaking into the national top 1,000, its similarity to the more common Tanner gives it a familiar sound. The name has not been consistently associated with any particular region or state, appearing infrequently across the country. As a modern coinage or variant, Taner lacks deep historical roots but offers a distinctive alternative for parents drawn to names ending in '-er'.
Taner likely arose as a modern English spelling variant of Tanner, an occupational surname for a leather tanner. Alternatively, it may be a Turkish given name. Its use in the United States dates to the late 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tan, Tanny
Sibling names for Taner
Names that share Taner's style, for a brother or sister.
