Declining since 2010, #4,539 for boys today.
Popularity of Taylan since 1991
Babies named Taylan per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 45 | 91 |
| 2000s | 125 | 294 |
| 2010s | 137 | 354 |
| 2020s | 52 | 160 |
Meaning & origin
Taylan is a modern Turkish name that entered U.S. naming records relatively recently, first recorded in 1991. It reached its peak popularity in 2010 and has been gradually declining in use since then. As of 2025, the name ranks 4,539, with approximately 1 in every 77,640 newborns named Taylan. The name is used freely across genders, and while it has seen some use in Turkey, it remains a rare choice in the United States, not concentrated in any particular state. Its simple two-syllable sound and soft ending give it a contemporary appeal that fits well alongside other modern -lan names.
Taylan is a modern Turkish name, likely a combination of 'tay' (foal) and the common suffix '-lan'. It gained popularity in the late 20th century, first recorded in the U.S. in 1991. The name is used for both boys and girls, reflecting a trend toward unisex names in Turkish naming practices.
“Taylan” around the world
Where Taylan lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
20
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tay, Lan, Tay-Tay
Variants: Taylan
Sibling names for Taylan
Names that share Taylan's style, for a brother or sister.
