Holding steady, #3,296 for girls today.
Popularity of Kaylor since 1982
Babies named Kaylor per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 29 | 11 |
| 1990s | 183 | 110 |
| 2000s | 201 | 101 |
| 2010s | 236 | 176 |
| 2020s | 147 | 104 |
Meaning & origin
Kaylor entered the U.S. baby name charts in 1982 and has since maintained a low but steady presence. As of 2025, it ranked 3296th, with approximately 1 in 34,197 newborns receiving the name. Its peak usage occurred in 2025, suggesting a modest uptick in popularity. The name is most frequently found in Florida and Texas, indicating a regional concentration in the southern U.S. Kaylor is almost certainly a modern invention, formed by blending the popular prefix Kay with the common suffix -lor from names like Taylor. This pattern mirrors the rise of other creative coinages from the late 20th century. Despite its rarity, Kaylor has a straightforward pronunciation and a familiar sound, which may appeal to parents seeking a distinctive but accessible name.
Kaylor is a modern coinage first recorded in the United States in 1982. It likely arose as a blend of the popular name elements Kay (often from Katherine or Kayla) and the surname-like suffix -lor from names like Taylor. Its usage has remained rare and relatively stable, with a slight increase in the 2020s.
Where Kaylor is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kay
Variants: Kayler
Sibling names for Kaylor
Names that share Kaylor's style, for a brother or sister.
