Holding steady.
Popularity of Taiylor since 1993
Babies named Taiylor per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 114 |
| 2000s | 148 |
| 2010s | 10 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Taiylor is a modern respelling of the classic surname-turned-first-name Taylor. First recorded in 1993, this spelling variant saw its peak usage in 1998, consistent with the late-1990s trend for unique spellings of popular names. The name has remained stable in usage since its debut but never reached a high rank, reflecting its niche appeal. Primarily given to girls, Taiylor exemplifies the creative spelling movement that emerged from the 1990s and continues into the 2020s, though it has not achieved the broad popularity of the original Taylor.
Taiylor is a modern respelling of the surname Taylor, which derives from the Old French 'tailleur' meaning 'cutter' or 'tailor'. The surname was adopted as a given name in the late 20th century, and spelling variants like Taiylor emerged in the 1990s as part of a trend for unique, phonetic spellings. The name has been used predominantly for girls in the United States since its first recorded appearance in 1993.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Taylor
Sibling names for Taiylor
Names that share Taiylor's style, for a brother or sister.
