Declining since 1994, #403 for girls today.
Popularity of Taylor since 1880
Babies named Taylor per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 0 | 276 |
| 1890s | 0 | 264 |
| 1900s | 0 | 282 |
| 1910s | 0 | 882 |
| 1920s | 0 | 976 |
| 1930s | 0 | 730 |
| 1940s | 0 | 772 |
| 1950s | 32 | 866 |
| 1960s | 94 | 961 |
| 1970s | 626 | 2,238 |
| 1980s | 13,623 | 19,420 |
| 1990s | 169,040 | 58,408 |
| 2000s | 100,999 | 17,668 |
| 2010s | 38,221 | 7,150 |
| 2020s | 7,510 | 2,648 |
Meaning & origin
Taylor is a modern given name rooted in the English occupational surname for a tailor. Its journey as a first name in the United States began in 1951, the year it was first recorded on the Social Security Administration's name list. The name climbed steadily in popularity, reaching its peak in 1993 when it was the 51st most popular name for girls. After that high point, Taylor began a gradual decline, falling in rank since 1994; by 2025, it stands at number 403, given to roughly 1 in 2,082 girls that year. Despite the downward trend, Taylor maintains strong regional popularity in states such as DC, Mississippi, and Alabama. Because it carries a straightforward meaning ('tailor'), many parents appreciate its simplicity and unisex quality. The name's adaptability has kept it relevant for decades, though its peak era remains the 1990s.
Taylor originates as an English occupational surname for a tailor, from the Old French tailleur, which itself comes from Latin taliare, meaning 'to cut.' It was adopted as a given name in the United States during the 20th century, initially for boys and later becoming popular for girls, particularly after the 1980s. The name's use for girls reflects a broader trend of surnames becoming unisex or feminine given names.
Where Taylor 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.
“Taylor” around the world
Where Taylor lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
50
babies in 2024
Ireland
8
babies in 2025
New Zealand
20
babies in 2025
Quebec
6
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland) · NZ Dept of Internal Affairs (New Zealand) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tay, TayTay, T
Sibling names for Taylor
Names that share Taylor's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Morgan, Jordan, Riley, Avery, Peyton, Breanna, Brianna, Chelsea, Jamie, Jordyn, Kayleigh, Kendall, Mallory, Robyn, Sydney, Alysha, Ashli, Britny, Bryana, Bryanna, Hayleigh, Hayley, Jadyn, Jaslyn, Jasmyn, Jordin, Karley, Katelynn, Katlin, Kaycee, Kaytlyn, Kelsea, Kendal, Kendyl, Kori, Kortney, Lesly, Mckayla, Mikaela, Page, Shelbi, Sydnee, Sydni, Adyson, Allysa, Ashlei, Breyanna, Briauna, Cailey, Cameryn, Channel, Chelsi, Chelsy, Courtnie, Cydney, Jaci, Kailynn, Kayci, Kaydance, Kaylea, Kaylor, Kaytlin, Keanna, Kelcey, Kelsee, Kelsy, Mackayla, Mackenzi, Malerie, Mattison, Michayla, Mykayla, Rayann, Raychel, Shaylyn, Tylar, Alexes, Alexyss, Allexis, Alyissa, Alyssah, Andee, Asheley, Ashle, Ashlen, Ashliegh, Ashlye, Avrey, Brianah, Briaunna, Brithany, Caeley, Caileigh, Camrie, Chelcie, Chelse, Courtnay, Courtny, Cydni, Dezerae, Hailley, Haylea, Jerzey, Jordann, Jourdyn, Kaelie, Kaitlynne, Kalley, Kaysee, Kearsten, Kendy, Maddisyn, Makennah, Makensie, Mallery, Malori, Mckensie, Mckinsey, Mickaela, Morganne, Mykaela, Payge, Rielly, Shaylen, Shellby, Sidnee, Sydnei, Taygen, Whitnee, Whitnie, Yocelyn, Allisha, Allysha, Alyxis, Ashleynicole, Breiana, Brittin, Caeleigh, Cassi, Celsey, Chealsea, Courtenay, Haliey, Jerney, Jordynne, Kaitlyne, Karrina, Kassidee, Kaydi, Keileigh, Keilin, Kelsay, Kelsei, Kendahl, Kortlyn, Kyrstyn, Lexii, Lexxi, Lindzey, Linzey, Lundyn, Makenze, Mikenzie, Mychaela, Perris, Reagyn, Shanan, Shayanne, Shelbe, Syndey, Tamber, Whitni, Chelcy, Cheyane, Alexsys, Aylssa, Briahnna, Bryanah, Brytney, Brytni, Cayci, Chalsea, Chandlar, Chealsey, Chelbi, Crickett, Haeleigh, Haydyn, Jaimey, Jenaye, Jersee, Jessikah, Jordane, Jordyan, Jozalyn, Katelinn, Kurstyn, Kyleeann, Lynsay, Mackinze, Maghen, Makailyn, Savahna, Shelbylynn
Brothers: Cameron, Logan, Hayden, Blake, Tyler, Ayden, Branden, Dakota, Hunter, Trey, Braiden, Braydon, Brenton, Bryant, Camren, Chace, Dereck, Jaison, Jorden, Jordon, Junior, Mykel, Rogers, Smith, Tyson, Zackary, Ashtin, Auston, Bradlee, Braedon, Brandin, Brently, Bryton, Cameren, Camrin, Chasen, Chayce, Cj, Corbyn, Darrian, Dustyn, Jaelen, Jamichael, Jaycen, Jourdan, Kc, Kendel, Klayton, Kriston, Masen, Mikell, Parrish, Shayden, Bradin, Braydan, Braydyn, Brodey, Camdon, Chanler, Cobi, Darik, Davyn, Destyn, Duston, Jaeson, Jerick, Jerid, Jeyden, Kaedan, Keivon, Kodey, Lathen, Markis, Tallon, Terrin, Treavor, Treven, Airon, Alanmichael, Brandom, Brayant, Daeton, Dalin, Jaisen, Jaking, Jonathyn, Kadien, Keiden, Kennen, Kristain, Majour, Tannor, Tieler, Tyeler, Wayden, Caedan, Khameron, Kristion, Aason, Bailor, Brentyn, Camdan, Caster, Clayden, Colbe, Coulton, Daysean, Eryck, Goldman, Jaeshaun, Jakylan, Jaramie, Jaysin, Johnathin, Justun, Kendrew, Mycheal, Rayjon, Rykker, Sheriff, Skylur, Sneijder, Tyller
Names like Taylor
Names whose popularity has moved with Taylor's over the last 50 years.
