Tannor
Derived from the Old Germanic name Tancred, a masculine name meaning "great ruler".
Name Census estimates that about 356 living Americans carry the first name Tannor. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Tannor today is around 24 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tannor births was 1997 (34 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tannor. 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.
People living today
356
~ 1 in 962,793 Americans
Peak year
1997
34 babies that year
Average age
24
years old
2017 SSA rank
#14,026
Tracked since 1991
Popularity
Tannor: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Tannor from the 1990s through to the 2010s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 165 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Tannor remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tannor 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 Tannor during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Tannors live
Origin
Meaning and history of Tannor
The name Tannor is an anglicized variation of the Hebrew name Tanner, which is derived from the occupation of a tanner, someone who processes animal hides into leather. The name's origins can be traced back to ancient Semitic languages, where it was likely used as a descriptive term or surname for those involved in the tanning trade.
In biblical times, the profession of a tanner was considered unclean due to the handling of animal carcasses. This is evident in the Book of Acts, where a tanner named Simon is mentioned as residing in Joppa, near the Mediterranean coast. The name Tannor, or its Hebrew counterpart, may have been used to identify individuals associated with this occupation during that era.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Tannor can be found in the 17th century. Tannor Linusson, a Swedish farmer and landowner, was born in 1635 in Västergötland, Sweden. He played a significant role in the development of agricultural practices in his region.
In the 18th century, Tannor Bölitz, a German scholar and philosopher, lived from 1733 to 1805. He was known for his writings on ethics and moral philosophy, which influenced the intellectual discourse of his time.
During the 19th century, Tannor Faulkner (1810-1884) was a prominent British architect who designed several notable buildings, including the Royal Albert Hall in London. His innovative use of iron and glass construction techniques was influential in the architectural landscape of Victorian Britain.
In the early 20th century, Tannor Vennard (1902-1976) was an American singer and vocal pedagogue. He authored several books on vocal technique and was widely regarded as a leading authority in the field of voice training.
Another notable figure with the name Tannor was Tannor Sillick (1920-2002), a Canadian artist and sculptor. His works, which often explored themes of nature and the human form, can be found in numerous public and private collections across North America.
While the name Tannor is not as common today as it was in previous centuries, it carries a rich history rooted in ancient occupations, religious texts, and the contributions of individuals from various fields throughout the ages.
People
Tannor + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tannor 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
Tannor: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tannor?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 356 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tannor 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 962,793 US residents.
Is Tannor a common name?
We classify Tannor as "Very Rare". It ranks above 81.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 362 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tannor most popular?
The single biggest year for Tannor was 1997, when 34 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tannor is about 24 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Tannor a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tannor 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.
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.