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Danner

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Pronounced DAN-er /ˈdæn.ər/High

Meaning: A German surname — from Tanne, 'a fir tree', hence 'a dweller by the fir trees'; we note the surnameLow

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Origin LowGerman

MeaningA German surname — from Tanne, 'a fir tree', hence 'a dweller by the fir trees'; we note the surname

U.S. rank (2025)#6539 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births13 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2011

Total births (all-time)≈ 409

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Danner is a German surname — from Tanne, 'a fir tree', hence 'a dweller by the fir trees' (we note the surname). A crisp, modern name (said 'DAN-er').

In the U.S. it appears as a modern surname-name. Rare, a-dweller-by-the-fir-trees at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Danner means 'a dweller by the fir trees' (from the German Tanne, 'a fir') — a crisp surname-name (we note the surname; said 'DAN-er').

Overall data confidence 36%

References — Danner — German surname

Variations

TannerDannarDenner

Nicknames

Dan

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Danner mean?

Danner is a German surname — 'a dweller by the fir trees' (from Tanne). We note the surname.

How do you pronounce Danner?

It's said DAN-er /daen.r/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Danner a boy or girl name?

Danner is a boy's name.

How popular is Danner?

Danner is a very rare name in the U.S.