Declining since 1994, #5,608 for boys today.
Popularity of Tylor since 1961
Babies named Tylor per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 | 29 |
| 1970s | 0 | 113 |
| 1980s | 19 | 961 |
| 1990s | 302 | 4,576 |
| 2000s | 109 | 1,801 |
| 2010s | 21 | 470 |
| 2020s | 5 | 121 |
Meaning & origin
Tylor, a phonetic respelling of Taylor, entered the U.S. naming landscape as an alternative to the more traditional Taylor. It first appeared on the Social Security Administration's records in 1961, though it remained relatively rare for decades. The name reached its peak popularity in 1993, a time when occupational surnames were in vogue, and has since experienced a gradual decline, falling in usage consistently from 1994 onward. In the most recent year tracked, 2025, Tylor ranked 5608, with approximately 1 in every 106,755 newborns receiving the name. The spelling variant offers a distinct twist on a familiar sound, appealing to parents seeking a less common option. While Tylor has not been concentrated in any particular U.S. state, its presence reflects broader naming trends that favor surname-style first names and creative spellings.
Tylor is a spelling variant of Taylor, which derives from the Old French 'tailleur' meaning 'tailor.' The surname was introduced to England after the Norman Conquest and became a common occupational surname. As a given name, Taylor gained popularity in the late 20th century, and Tylor emerged as a phonetic respelling.
Where Tylor is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ty
Sibling names for Tylor
Names that share Tylor's style, for a brother or sister.
