Holding steady, #9,714 for boys today.
Popularity of Tannen since 1992
Babies named Tannen per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 33 |
| 2000s | 53 |
| 2010s | 85 |
| 2020s | 26 |
Meaning & origin
Tannen is a rare modern given name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1992. Its rank in 2025 was 9,714th, with approximately 1 in 244,011 newborn boys receiving it. The name reached its peak popularity in 2014. Despite its low usage, Tannen has remained on the roster with a stable trajectory. It is most often considered a boy's name, and its sound aligns with other surname-style names popular in recent decades. Tannen has not been recorded in any top state lists, reflecting its national rarity.
Tannen is a rare modern given name, likely derived from the surname Tannen or as a variant of Tanny. The surname Tannen is of German origin, meaning 'fir tree,' but as a first name it has no established meaning beyond its sound. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1992 and has remained uncommon.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tan, Tanny
Variants: Tanny
Sibling names for Tannen
Names that share Tannen's style, for a brother or sister.
