Total births
61
Boys' name · since 1993
Tanor
Since 1993, U.S. Social Security records show 61 babies named Tanor, peaking in 1994. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 61
- total births
- 1993–2006
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 61%
- born in that decade
Tanor sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 61 recorded since 1993.
Social Security Administration records show Tanor recorded 61 times among boys since 1993, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1993 to 2006.
- 61 total births
- 1993–2006 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 61% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
61 boys have been named Tanor since 1993, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2006.
- 61
- total births
- 1993–2006
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 61%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
61% of everyone ever named Tanor was born in this single decade.
1994
Single peak year
9 babies were named Tanor in 1994 - its busiest year on record.
Tanor's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Tanor splits its recorded history at 1999: 49% of all births land in the more recent half, 51% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1993 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1994 peak of 9 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Tanor at a glance
Last recorded 2006Peak year
1994
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1993
Tanor popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1993–2006
- Peak year (1994)
- 9
- Annual births at peak, across 14 years of records
Tanor by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Tanor's strongest decade.
37 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 61% of all-time use.
Tanor births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s
1990s
37 births
- 2000s
2000s
24 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 37 births (61% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Tanor? ▼
Since 1993, Social Security records show 61 babies named Tanor. The most recent recorded year was 2006. Its busiest year on record was 1994, with 9 births.
When was Tanor most popular? ▼
Tanor was most popular in the 1990s decade with 37 total births. The single peak year was 1994.
How long has the name Tanor been used? ▼
Records for Tanor go back to 1993, giving 14 years of history through 2006.
What names are similar to Tanor? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Tanner, Tandy, Tan, Taner, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Tanor's data
- Tanor's usage has stayed within range of its 1990s decade-level peak (37 total births) through the 2000s (24) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Tanor
Nearby Names Like Tanor
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Tanor
Tanner Boy
#443 97,625 births
Tandy Boy
714 births
Tan Boy
586 births
Taner Boy
579 births
Tanay Boy
#8029 573 births
Compare Tanor side by side: Tanor vs Tanner Tanor vs Tandy Tanor vs Tan
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1993–2006 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Tanor: Baby Name Since 1993 - 61 Births, Peak 1994." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/tanor. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Tanor draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.