Tannen
Meaningfir tree · German
- US rank
- #9,714
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #5,733 in 2014
7 babies were named Tannen in the US in 2025. It has climbed 2,308 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1992–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Tannen you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 243,902 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Tannen, 7 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Tannen would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryTannen first shows up in US birth records in 1992, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 33 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2014, when it reached #5,733.
- TrendTannen has climbed 2,308 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #9,714. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn German, Tannen means “fir tree”.
About the name Tannen
Tannen is a boy name of English origin meaning “fir tree”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with T and ending in “-nen”. US birth records list Tannen for boys from 1992 to 2025, in 26 of those 34 years. Its best year was 2014, when it ranked #5,733 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #9,714, with 7 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.1 | 467,836 boys |
| 2000s | 2.6 | 378,788 boys |
| 2010s | 4.5 | 221,239 boys |
| 2020s | 2.5 | 400,000 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Tannen
What does the name Tannen mean?
Tannen means “fir tree” in German.
What is the origin of the name Tannen?
Tannen has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Tannen a boy or girl name?
Tannen is a boy name.
How popular is the name Tannen?
Tannen ranked #9,714 for US boys in 2025, given to 7 babies. Its best year was 2014 (#5,733).