Declining since 1998.
Popularity of Taylore since 1981
Babies named Taylore per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 67 |
| 1990s | 380 |
| 2000s | 197 |
| 2010s | 34 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Taylore is a modern respelling of Taylor, a surname turned given name that rose to prominence in the 1980s and 1990s. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1981 and reached its peak popularity in 1998, ranking in the top 1,000 for several years. Since that peak, its usage has steadily declined, reflecting the broader trend away from creative spellings of common names. Unlike the original Taylor, which has remained a unisex staple, Taylore remains rare, with no recorded use in most states, and its spelling sets it apart as a distinctive, modern choice.
Taylore is a modern respelling of the English surname Taylor, which derives from the Old French 'tailleur' (one who cuts cloth). It emerged as a given name in the late 20th century, following the popularity of the original spelling.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tay, T
Sibling names for Taylore
Names that share Taylore's style, for a brother or sister.

