UK boy's name
Taner
A masculine Turkish name meaning "one who recognizes" or "one who acknowledges".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2021. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Taner is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Taner popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2021 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3451, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2001, with 5 births.
This profile covers 56 England and Wales registrations across 15 recorded years from 1996 to 2021. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 56 living people in the UK are called Taner. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2022 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Taner ranked #3451 for boys in England and Wales in 2021, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2001, when 5 boys were registered as Taner.
- • About 56 living people in the UK are estimated to have Taner as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3451
2021
Births in 2021
5
Latest year
Peak year
2001
5 births
Estimated living
56
2026
Meaning
What does Taner mean?
The name Taner has its roots in the Turkish language and is derived from the word "taner" which means "dawn" or "daybreak." This name originated in Anatolia, the region that encompasses much of modern-day Turkey, and has been in use for centuries.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Taner can be found in the Divan literature of the Ottoman Empire, which flourished from the 14th to the 19th centuries. During this period, the name was often used in poetic works to symbolize the beginning of a new day or a fresh start.
In the realm of historical figures, one notable individual with the name Taner was Taner Akçam, a Turkish scholar and historian born in 1953. He is renowned for his work on the Armenian Genocide and has written extensively on this subject, contributing significantly to the discourse surrounding this tragic event.
Another prominent figure with the name Taner is Taner Kavas, a Turkish basketball player who was born in 1979. He played professionally for several teams in Turkey and represented the Turkish national team in international competitions.
Moving back in time, we find Taner Timur, a Turkish writer and translator who lived from 1919 to 1987. He was known for his translations of works by renowned authors such as Ernest Hemingway and John Steinbeck, and his contributions to Turkish literature were highly regarded.
In the field of music, Taner Öngür stands out as a notable figure. Born in 1939, he was a Turkish composer and conductor who made significant contributions to the classical music scene in Turkey. His compositions blended traditional Turkish elements with Western influences, creating a unique and distinct sound.
Lastly, we have Taner Haldun Nuvit, a Turkish architect and urban planner who lived from 1923 to 1990. He was a prominent figure in the modernist movement in Turkey and was responsible for designing several iconic buildings and urban developments that shaped the architectural landscape of the country.
While the name Taner may have originated in Turkey, it has since spread to other parts of the world, embraced by individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds. However, its roots remain firmly grounded in the rich history and traditions of the Turkish people.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Taner over time
The chart below shows babies named Taner registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2021. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Taner, the clearest high point is 2001. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2021, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Taner by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Taner was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #3451 | 5 | 1 |
| 2010s | #4504 | 10 | 3 |
| 2000s | #3415 | 26 | 7 |
| 1990s | #2511 | 15 | 4 |
Related
Names similar to Taner
- Thomas 160,894
- Tyler 42,147
- Theo 40,594
- Toby 32,482
- Theodore 30,211
- Tommy 25,300
- Teddy 20,781
- Taylor 14,354
- Tobias 13,102
- Tom 9,822
- Tristan 9,171
- Timothy 6,200
FAQ
Taner: questions and answers
How popular is the name Taner in the UK right now?
In 2021, Taner was ranked #3451 for boys in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Taner most popular?
The peak year on record was 2001, with 5 babies registered as Taner in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Taner?
A masculine Turkish name meaning "one who recognizes" or "one who acknowledges".
How many people are called Taner in the UK?
A total of 56 babies have been registered as Taner across the 15 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.