Taylor Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationTAY-lor / /ˈteɪlər/English; French
Meaning
English: tailor; French: to cut
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Taylor originated as an occupational surname for tailors in medieval England. It became popular as a given name in the 20th century. The name has been used for both genders, though it is more commonly associated with females in recent decades. Taylor has also been embraced in various cultures, reflecting its versatility.
Trend Summary
Taylor has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., peaking in the late 1990s and early 2000s.
Similar Names
Variants
- Tailor
International Variants
- Taylore (English)
Famous people named Taylor
Taylor Swift is a renowned American singer-songwriter known for her narrative songwriting and multiple Grammy Awards.
Taylor Lautner is an American actor best known for his role as Jacob Black in the 'Twilight' film series.
Taylor Hicks is an American singer and actor who gained fame as the winner of 'American Idol' in 2006.
Taylor Kinney is an American actor and model known for his role in the television series 'Chicago Fire.'.
Fictional characters named Taylor
Taylor is a character in the 'Twilight' series, serving as a minor character in the storyline.
Taylor is a character in the animated series 'The Amazing World of Gumball,' known for being a friend of the main characters.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Taylor was first seen in the United States in 1880. Taylor has ranked as high as #89 nationally, which occurred in 1992, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, Georgia, and Utah. In the past 5 years the name Taylor has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Taylor (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
TX | 54 | |
CA | 34 | |
FL | 25 | |
GA | 25 | |
NC | 16 | |
VA | 15 | |
NY | 15 | |
WA | 14 | |
AL | 13 | |
MO | 12 | |
IN | 11 | |
OH | 11 | |
MA | 11 | |
TN | 11 | |
AZ | 9 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 37 |
1881 | 39 |
1882 | 27 |
1883 | 27 |
1884 | 21 |
1885 | 26 |
1886 | 22 |
1887 | 20 |
1888 | 29 |
1889 | 28 |
1890 | 22 |
1891 | 22 |
1892 | 29 |
1893 | 26 |
1894 | 22 |
1895 | 26 |
1896 | 32 |
1897 | 32 |
1898 | 26 |
1899 | 27 |
1900 | 48 |
1901 | 25 |
1902 | 20 |
1903 | 20 |
1904 | 31 |
1905 | 30 |
1906 | 26 |
1907 | 25 |
1908 | 22 |
1909 | 35 |
1910 | 35 |
1911 | 45 |
1912 | 57 |
1913 | 73 |
1914 | 89 |
1915 | 107 |
1916 | 101 |
1917 | 119 |
1918 | 137 |
1919 | 119 |
1920 | 108 |
1921 | 109 |
1922 | 93 |
1923 | 94 |
1924 | 124 |
1925 | 87 |
1926 | 96 |
1927 | 84 |
1928 | 90 |
1929 | 91 |
1930 | 78 |
1931 | 55 |
1932 | 79 |
1933 | 71 |
1934 | 72 |
1935 | 86 |
1936 | 64 |
1937 | 85 |
1938 | 75 |
1939 | 65 |
1940 | 73 |
1941 | 71 |
1942 | 67 |
1943 | 84 |
1944 | 60 |
1945 | 72 |
1946 | 78 |
1947 | 84 |
1948 | 86 |
1949 | 97 |
1950 | 83 |
1951 | 67 |
1952 | 103 |
1953 | 89 |
1954 | 83 |
1955 | 78 |
1956 | 78 |
1957 | 87 |
1958 | 96 |
1959 | 103 |
1960 | 93 |
1961 | 105 |
1962 | 87 |
1963 | 91 |
1964 | 87 |
1965 | 81 |
1966 | 88 |
1967 | 80 |
1968 | 133 |
1969 | 116 |
1970 | 119 |
1971 | 142 |
1972 | 128 |
1973 | 137 |
1974 | 181 |
1975 | 182 |
1976 | 240 |
1977 | 319 |
1978 | 342 |
1979 | 448 |
1980 | 615 |
1981 | 774 |
1982 | 948 |
1983 | 1,056 |
1984 | 1,416 |
1985 | 1,795 |
1986 | 2,035 |
1987 | 2,432 |
1988 | 3,492 |
1989 | 4,858 |
1990 | 6,579 |
1991 | 7,972 |
1992 | 8,239 |
1993 | 7,687 |
1994 | 6,626 |
1995 | 5,521 |
1996 | 4,798 |
1997 | 4,333 |
1998 | 3,581 |
1999 | 3,071 |
2000 | 2,854 |
2001 | 2,309 |
2002 | 1,964 |
2003 | 1,829 |
2004 | 1,613 |
2005 | 1,576 |
2006 | 1,630 |
2007 | 1,432 |
2008 | 1,368 |
2009 | 1,093 |
2010 | 956 |
2011 | 901 |
2012 | 887 |
2013 | 825 |
2014 | 699 |
2015 | 658 |
2016 | 646 |
2017 | 577 |
2018 | 535 |
2019 | 465 |
2020 | 465 |
2021 | 430 |
2022 | 453 |
2023 | 485 |
2024 | 411 |