Baylor Unisex

Popularity: #342 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationBAY-lor / /ˈbeɪlər/

English; French

Meaning

English: one who delivers; French: a person who lives near a river

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Baylor has roots in both English and French cultures. It is often associated with the surname that originated from a profession related to delivering goods. In modern times, Baylor has gained popularity as a first name, particularly in the United States, partly due to the influence of Baylor University.

Trend Summary

Baylor has seen a steady increase in popularity as a boy's name in the United States over the past two decades.

Similar Names

BraydenKaylorJaylorZaylor

Variants

  • Bailor

International Variants

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Famous people named Baylor

Baylor Wilson is an American country music singer known for her singles and performances.

Baylor University is named after Robert Emmett Bledsoe Baylor, a prominent figure in Texas history.

Fictional characters named Baylor

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Sibling Suggestions

TaylorCarterHunterParkerSawyerMason

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Baylor was first seen in the United States in 1918. Baylor has ranked as high as #616 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in Texas, Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia, and Louisiana. In the past 5 years the name Baylor has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Baylor (2024)

StateBirthsShare
AL 72
8%
OH 49
6%
TN 47
5%
TX 46
5%
LA 44
5%
GA 43
5%
MO 41
5%
MS 37
4%
IN 36
4%
UT 35
4%
NC 34
4%
NE 30
3%
KY 29
3%
IL 28
3%
FL 28
3%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19185
19216
19229
19246
19465
19855
19866
19885
19897
19906
199111
199215
199326
199427
199539
199654
199753
199864
199975
2000108
200182
200290
2003127
2004118
2005114
2006115
2007130
2008140
2009138
2010161
2011143
2012195
2013183
2014218
2015280
2016341
2017310
2018351
2019474
2020648
2021760
2022816
2023814
2024903