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Tannen
♂ Boy
Pronounced TAN-en /ˈtæn.ən/Medium
Meaning: From the German surname Tannen, tied to Tanne, 'fir tree' (so 'of the firs; by the fir trees'). A crisp, woodsy surname-name.Low
In 30 seconds: A woodsy surname-name: Tannen means 'fir trees' (said 'TAN-en'). Crisp and nature-rooted.
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Origin MediumGerman
MeaningFrom the German surname Tannen, tied to Tanne, 'fir tree' (so 'of the firs; by the fir trees'). A crisp, woodsy surname-name.
U.S. rank (2023)#13947 ↘ Falling
2023 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2014
Total births (all-time)≈ 190
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
Tannen is a German surname from Tanne, 'fir tree,' used as a first name. It reads crisp and woodsy - rare in the U.S. (said 'TAN-en').
It is extremely rare in the U.S.
Did you know? Tannen comes from the German surname tied to Tanne, 'fir tree' - so 'of the firs' - a crisp, nature-rooted name (said 'TAN-en').
Overall data confidence 42%
References - Tannen — German surname; Tanne 'fir tree'
Variations
TannonTanninTannan
Nicknames
TannNen
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Tannen mean?
Tannen is a German surname from Tanne, 'fir tree.'
How do you pronounce Tannen?
It's said TAN-en /ˈtæn.ən/ - two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Tannen a boy or girl name?
Tannen is used as a boy's name.
How popular is Tannen?
Tannen is extremely rare in the U.S.