Taylor
Taylor: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ΛteΙͺ.lΙ/ Β· /ΛteΙͺ.lΙ/
Meaning and origin of Taylor
- A unisex given name transferred from the surname; variant form Tayler.
Etymology
From tailor. Doublet of Tailor.
How popular is Taylor?
Since 1880, 330,145 girls and 113,541 boys in the U.S. have been named Taylor (74% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #6 in 1994. Its highest rank for boys was #51 in 1993. In 2025 it ranked #403 for girls, with 1,170 babies given the name.
Names similar to Taylor
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Sibling name ideas for Taylor
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Taylor FAQ
What does the name Taylor mean?
A unisex given name transferred from the surname; variant form Tayler. From tailor. Doublet of Tailor.
What is the origin of the name Taylor?
Taylor is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Taylor?
Since 1880, 330,145 girls and 113,541 boys in the U.S. have been named Taylor (74% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #6 in 1994. Its highest rank for boys was #51 in 1993. In 2025 it ranked #403 for girls, with 1,170 babies given the name.
Is Taylor a boy or girl name?
Taylor is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (330,145 girls and 113,541 boys since 1880).
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880β2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.