Tayler Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationTAY-lər / ˈteɪlərEnglish; variant of Taylor
Meaning
English: tailor; to cut or shape
Historical & Cultural Background
Tayler is a modern variant of the name Taylor, which originally referred to someone who worked as a tailor. The name has gained popularity as a given name for girls in recent decades. It reflects a trend of using traditionally occupational surnames as first names. The name is often associated with creativity and craftsmanship.
Trend Summary
Tayler has seen a rise in popularity as a feminine name in the United States, particularly in the late 20th and early 21st centuries.
Similar Names
Variants
- Taylor
- Tailor
International Variants
- Taylore (English)
- Taylora (Spanish)
Famous people named Tayler
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Tayler was first seen in the United States in 1978. Tayler has ranked as high as #569 nationally, which occurred in 1993, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Ohio, Florida, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Tayler has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Tayler (2018)
State | Births | Share |
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GA | 7 | |
OH | 6 | |
TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
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1978 | 6 |
1981 | 13 |
1982 | 14 |
1983 | 19 |
1984 | 20 |
1985 | 36 |
1986 | 39 |
1987 | 63 |
1988 | 125 |
1989 | 190 |
1990 | 296 |
1991 | 441 |
1992 | 606 |
1993 | 871 |
1994 | 830 |
1995 | 737 |
1996 | 696 |
1997 | 668 |
1998 | 623 |
1999 | 611 |
2000 | 512 |
2001 | 438 |
2002 | 365 |
2003 | 354 |
2004 | 321 |
2005 | 281 |
2006 | 290 |
2007 | 242 |
2008 | 212 |
2009 | 208 |
2010 | 156 |
2011 | 130 |
2012 | 116 |
2013 | 104 |
2014 | 96 |
2015 | 71 |
2016 | 75 |
2017 | 68 |
2018 | 53 |
2019 | 28 |
2020 | 27 |
2021 | 34 |
2022 | 19 |
2023 | 23 |
2024 | 20 |