Holding steady.
Popularity of Tannon since 1983
Babies named Tannon per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 10 |
| 1990s | 42 |
| 2000s | 81 |
| 2010s | 83 |
| 2020s | 19 |
Meaning & origin
Tannon is a modern rarity in American naming, first appearing in official records as recently as 1983. The name never entered the top 1000 nationally, and its peak interest came in 2010, a year that saw its highest recorded usage. Since then, the trajectory has remained stable with only occasional births. Despite its rarity, Tannon fits a pattern of contemporary surnames and inventive blends, and it has attracted a small but dedicated group of parents seeking an uncommon yet phonetically straightforward name. Its meaning remains unclear, as no established derivation from well-known naming traditions exists.
Tannon first appeared in U.S. records in 1983, suggesting a modern coinage. It may have been formed by blending elements from names such as Tanner or Tatum, or by creating a novel sound. The name has never ranked in the top 1000 and has seen only sporadic use, primarily for boys.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tanny, Non
Sibling names for Tannon
Names that share Tannon's style, for a brother or sister.
