UnisexEnglish origin

Taylor: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

One who tailors, creative and detail-oriented.

Origin
English
Syllables
2
Current rank
#597
Peak
#51 in 1993

Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.

Popularity over time

Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)

1880: #27918801900: #30419001910: #47119101920: #60819201930: #70919301940: #71519401950: #75719501960: #79819601970: #75619701980: #31119801990: #6419902000: #13620002005: #22220052010: #32820102015: #46320152020: #5972020#1#798

What Taylor Means

Taylor is a unisex name of English origin. One who tailors, creative and detail-oriented.

How Popular Taylor Is

Taylor currently ranks #597 among name for any genders in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #51 in 1993. It has held steady.

Good to Know About Taylor

  • Taylor broke into the top 100 baby names in the U.S., reaching #51 in 1993.
  • Taylor has been a top 100 name across 172+ years of American history.
  • Taylor is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
  • It's a timeless classic that never goes out of style.

Names Like Taylor

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Sibling Names for Taylor

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Questions About Taylor

What does Taylor mean?

Taylor is a unisex name of English origin. One who tailors, creative and detail-oriented.

How popular is Taylor?

Taylor currently ranks #597 among name for any genders in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #51 in 1993. It has held steady.

Where does Taylor come from?

Taylor comes from English roots. Taylor broke into the top 100 baby names in the U.S., reaching #51 in 1993.

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