Tannin
A masculine name of French origin meaning "oak bark" or "tanner".
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Tannin. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Tannin today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tannin births was 2007 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tannin. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Tannin. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
2007
6 babies that year
Average age
17
years old
2011 SSA rank
#14,104
Tracked since 2007
Popularity
Tannin: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Tannin from the 2000s through to the 2010s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 6 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tannin by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Tannin during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Tannin
The given name Tannin is believed to have originated from the Hebrew language, with its roots traced back to ancient times. It is derived from the Hebrew word "tanen," which means "to study" or "to learn." This name carries a strong connection to education, knowledge, and intellectual pursuits.
In the biblical context, the name Tannin is associated with the leviathan, a sea monster mentioned in the Book of Job and other passages of the Old Testament. This association has led some scholars to interpret the name as a reference to the mythical sea creature, symbolizing strength, power, and formidability.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Tannin can be found in ancient Hebrew texts and historical records. One notable figure bearing this name was Tannin ben Hananiah, a Jewish scholar who lived in the 2nd century CE and was renowned for his expertise in the Mishnah, the first major written collection of the Jewish oral traditions.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have carried the name Tannin. One such figure was Tannin ibn al-Mu'izz, an Egyptian prince and military commander who lived in the 11th century. He played a significant role in defending Egypt against the Crusaders during the First Crusade.
Another prominent figure was Tannin al-Razi, a Persian philosopher, physician, and polymath who lived in the 9th and 10th centuries. He made significant contributions to various fields, including medicine, philosophy, and astronomy, and is considered one of the most influential thinkers of the Islamic Golden Age.
In more recent times, Tannin Tizard was a New Zealand politician and lawyer who served as the 34th Prime Minister of New Zealand from 1984 to 1989. He was known for his efforts in promoting nuclear disarmament and environmental conservation.
Lastly, Tannin Samsonov was a Russian chess grandmaster and one of the strongest players of the 20th century. He was known for his aggressive and tactical playing style, and his games are studied by chess enthusiasts around the world.
These examples highlight the diverse backgrounds and achievements of individuals who have carried the name Tannin throughout history, reflecting its connection to education, knowledge, and intellectual pursuits, as well as its association with strength and formidability.
People
Tannin + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tannin as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with T
Other first names starting with T with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Tannin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tannin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tannin going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 31,159,485 US residents.
Is Tannin a common name?
We classify Tannin as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tannin most popular?
The single biggest year for Tannin was 2007, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tannin is about 17 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Tannin in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Tannin a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tannin in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Tannin still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Tannin in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Tannin can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Tannin?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.