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Tayler Unisex

Popularity: #930 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationTAY-lər / ˈteɪlər

English; 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

Fictional characters named Tayler

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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)

StateBirthsShare
GA 7
39%
OH 6
33%
TX 5
28%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19786
198113
198214
198319
198420
198536
198639
198763
1988125
1989190
1990296
1991441
1992606
1993871
1994830
1995737
1996696
1997668
1998623
1999611
2000512
2001438
2002365
2003354
2004321
2005281
2006290
2007242
2008212
2009208
2010156
2011130
2012116
2013104
201496
201571
201675
201768
201853
201928
202027
202134
202219
202323
202420