The nameTaylor
Taylor is an English surname for a tailor. In the United States it was a top ten girls' name in the 1990s.
- Girl's name
- English
Meaning
Taylor means "tailor", from the Old French tailleor, "cutter".
Origin
English, from an occupational surname.
History
First given to boys, Taylor became a girl's name in the 1980s. It was in the American top ten for girls from 1993 to 2000 and reached sixth place from 1994 to 1996. The singer Taylor Swift, born in 1989, belongs to that generation.
Did you know?
- Taylor Swift's Eras Tour became the highest grossing concert tour of all time.
Famous people named Taylor
- Taylor Swift, singer
- Taylor Lautner, actor
- Taylor Russell, actress
Popularity of the name Taylor
Taylor in the United States
Taylor was most popular in the United States in the 1990s, with 227,445 births over the decade, 51% of all recorded babies named Taylor. Its rise began around 1986, and it peaked in 1993. Half of all babies named Taylor in the United States were born before 1997. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 1,795 births a year on average, against 3,433 in the five years before.
Taylor in the United Kingdom
Taylor was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2000s, with 14,096 births over the decade, 55% of all recorded babies named Taylor. Half of all babies named Taylor in the United Kingdom were born before 2006, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 190 births a year on average, against 341 in the five years before.
Taylor in Ireland
Taylor in France
Sibling names for Taylor
Names from the same generation as Taylor, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Taylor mean?
Taylor means "tailor", from the Old French tailleor, "cutter".
What is the origin of the name Taylor?
English, from an occupational surname.
Is Taylor a girl's or a boy's name?
Taylor is a girl's name. In the United States, 74% of the babies named Taylor are girls.
How popular is the name Taylor?
In 2024, Taylor was the 353rd most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 877 births.
What are good sibling names for Taylor?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Ashley, Vanessa, Brianna and Kayla for a sister, Brandon, Tyler, Justin and Zachary for a brother.
Who are famous people named Taylor?
Taylor Swift, singer; Taylor Lautner, actor; Taylor Russell, actress.