Holding steady.
Popularity of Caylor since 1991
Babies named Caylor per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 18 | 45 |
| 2000s | 21 | 26 |
| 2010s | 50 | 32 |
| 2020s | 6 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Caylor is a modern American name that first appeared in Social Security records in 1991, placing it among the youngest names in this database. It reached its peak usage in 1994, but even then it remained rare, never cracking the top 1,000. The name's trajectory has been stable ever since, with no dramatic rise or fall. Its lack of historical usage makes it a true contemporary invention, likely inspired by the popular surname Taylor but with a distinctive initial consonant. Because it is a modern coinage, no traditional meaning or etymology exists, and its origins are best described as Modern English. Parents choosing Caylor may appreciate its fresh, unisex appeal, similar to other surname-style first names like Carson or Sawyer.
Caylor appears to be a modern invented name, likely formed by altering the popular surname-turned-first-name Taylor with a hard C sound. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1991, suggesting a recent coinage rather than a historical name. No earlier etymology or traditional usage has been identified.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cay, C.J.
Variants: Taylor
Sibling names for Caylor
Names that share Caylor's style, for a brother or sister.
