Declining since 1994, #5,722 for girls today.
Popularity of Tayler since 1978
Babies named Tayler per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 6 | 0 |
| 1980s | 519 | 213 |
| 1990s | 6,379 | 1,347 |
| 2000s | 3,223 | 655 |
| 2010s | 898 | 251 |
| 2020s | 144 | 121 |
Meaning & origin
Tayler first appeared on U.S. birth records in 1978, a spelling variant of the overwhelmingly popular Taylor. The name saw a notable rise through the 1980s, reaching its peak rank at 5,722 in 1993, though this represents a much lower usage than the standard Taylor spelling. Since 1994, Tayler's trajectory has been falling, consistent with the general decline of the Taylor surname trend. The name has not been recorded in any top states, indicating its dispersed, niche usage across the country. It remains a recognizable but uncommon choice, appealing to parents who prefer the -er ending over the more common -or.
Tayler is a spelling variant of the English surname Taylor, which derives from the Old French 'tailleur', meaning 'tailor' or 'cutter of cloth'. The name has been used as a given name primarily for girls since the late 20th century, following the trend of occupational surnames as first names.
Where Tayler is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Tayler” around the world
Where Tayler lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
30
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tay
Sibling names for Tayler
Names that share Tayler's style, for a brother or sister.
Names like Tayler
Names whose popularity has moved with Tayler's over the last 50 years.
