Declining since 1998.
Popularity of Taylar since 1984
Babies named Taylar per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 85 |
| 1990s | 1,128 |
| 2000s | 842 |
| 2010s | 416 |
| 2020s | 36 |
Meaning & origin
Taylar is a variant spelling of Taylor, a name that saw a surge in popularity during the late 20th century. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1984 and reached its peak in 1998, before beginning a steady decline. This variant was primarily used in the 1990s, consistent with the trend toward creative spellings during that decade. Unlike the standard Taylor, Taylar has remained uncommon and has not been associated with any specific states or notable figures. As an English-origin name, it reflects the modern practice of respelling established names to create distinctive forms.
Taylar is a respelling of the surname Taylor, which was originally an occupational name for a tailor. The surname derives from the Old French 'tailleur' (cutter), from the Latin 'taliare' (to cut). As a given name, Taylor gained popularity in the late 20th century, and alternative spellings like Taylar emerged, particularly in the 1990s.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Taylar
Names that share Taylar's style, for a brother or sister.
