Boy · #12,285 in 2026

Tannin

Tannins are a class of astringent, polyphenolic biomolecules that bind to and precipitate proteins and various other organic compounds including amino acids and alkaloids. The term tannin is widely applied to any large polyphenolic compound containing sufficient hydroxyls and other suitable groups to form strong compounds with various macromolecules.

Current Rank
#12,285
Peak Rank
#10,921 (2007)
Total Babies
11
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2007
First Year
2011
Last Year
2007
Peak Year
#10921
Peak Rank
11
Total Count
2
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Tannin

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Tannins are a class of astringent, polyphenolic biomolecules that bind to and precipitate proteins and various other organic compounds including amino acids and alkaloids. The term tannin is widely applied to any large polyphenolic compound containing sufficient hydroxyls and other suitable groups to form strong compounds with various macromolecules.

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Origin & history
Ellagic acid , gallic acid , and pyrogallic acid were first discovered by chemist Henri Braconnot in 1831. Julius Löwe was the first person to synthesize ellagic acid by heating gallic acid with arsenic acid or silver oxide. Maximilian Nierenstein studied natural phenols and tannins found in different plant species. Working with Arthur George Perkin , he prepared ellagic acid from algarobilla and certain other fruits in 1905. He suggested its formation from galloyl - glycine by Penicillium in 1915. Tannase is an enzyme that Nierenstein used to produce m - digallic acid from gallotannins . He p

The Story of Tannin

Tannin first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2007, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2007, when 6 Tannins were born — ranking #10,921 that year. As of 2026, Tannin ranks #12,285 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 11 Tannins have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Tannin

Phonetically similar names — useful when Tannin is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Tannin

What does the name Tannin mean?
Tannins are a class of astringent, polyphenolic biomolecules that bind to and precipitate proteins and various other organic compounds including amino acids and alkaloids. The term tannin is widely applied to any large polyphenolic compound containing sufficient hydroxyls and other suitable groups to form strong compounds with various macromolecules.
How popular is Tannin in 2026?
In 2026, Tannin ranks #12,285 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Tannin most popular?
Tannin reached its peak popularity in 2007, ranking #10,921 that year with 6 babies given the name.
Is Tannin a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Tannin is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Tannin?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Tannin include Olukayode, Ophir, Laryan. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Tannin

Tannin is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2007 and has accumulated 11 births in the dataset. Tannin's peak popularity came in 2007 when it ranked #10,921. Use the chart and map above to compare Tannin's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.