gender neutral
Taylor
tailor, cloth cutter
About Taylor
Strong yet approachable, Taylor has maintained its appeal across generations through its versatile nature and pleasant sound. The name projects confidence and reliability, qualities that serve well throughout life's journey. Taylor works seamlessly in both casual and formal settings, transitioning effortlessly from childhood through adulthood. Its familiarity means your child won't spend his life correcting pronunciation, yet it remains distinctive enough to avoid feeling dated or overly common. The single-syllable punch combined with the softer ending creates an appealing rhythm that's both memorable and easy to say. Taylor has proven itself across decades as a name that grows with its bearer, never feeling too childish for an adult nor too serious for a little one. It's a choice that demonstrates thoughtful consideration while avoiding trends that may feel dated in future years.
Popularity of the Name Taylor
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #279 | ||||
| 1881 | #256 | ||||
| 1882 | #346 | ||||
| 1883 | #322 | ||||
| 1884 | #397 | ||||
| 1885 | #343 | ||||
| 1886 | #381 | ||||
| 1887 | #375 | ||||
| 1888 | #346 | ||||
| 1889 | #337 | ||||
| 1890 | #384 | ||||
| 1891 | #374 | ||||
| 1892 | #355 | ||||
| 1893 | #357 | ||||
| 1894 | #410 | ||||
| 1895 | #381 | ||||
| 1896 | #335 | ||||
| 1897 | #330 | ||||
| 1898 | #392 | ||||
| 1899 | #354 | ||||
| 1900 | #304 | ||||
| 1901 | #378 | ||||
| 1902 | #485 | ||||
| 1903 | #484 | ||||
| 1904 | #366 | ||||
| 1905 | #391 | ||||
| 1906 | #441 | ||||
| 1907 | #471 | ||||
| 1908 | #552 | ||||
| 1909 | #426 | ||||
| 1910 | #471 | ||||
| 1911 | #440 | ||||
| 1912 | #530 | ||||
| 1913 | #508 | ||||
| 1914 | #524 | ||||
| 1915 | #541 | ||||
| 1916 | #573 | ||||
| 1917 | #536 | ||||
| 1918 | #514 | ||||
| 1919 | #549 | ||||
| 1920 | #608 | ||||
| 1921 | #608 | ||||
| 1922 | #673 | ||||
| 1923 | #664 | ||||
| 1924 | #576 | ||||
| 1925 | #695 | ||||
| 1926 | #647 | ||||
| 1927 | #712 | ||||
| 1928 | #662 | ||||
| 1929 | #647 | ||||
| 1930 | #708 | ||||
| 1931 | #867 | ||||
| 1932 | #696 | ||||
| 1933 | #728 | ||||
| 1934 | #723 | ||||
| 1935 | #640 | ||||
| 1936 | #765 | ||||
| 1937 | #647 | ||||
| 1938 | #709 | ||||
| 1939 | #752 | ||||
| 1940 | #715 | ||||
| 1941 | #738 | ||||
| 1942 | #790 | ||||
| 1943 | #702 | ||||
| 1944 | #813 | ||||
| 1945 | #727 | ||||
| 1946 | #752 | ||||
| 1947 | #751 | ||||
| 1948 | #727 | ||||
| 1949 | #696 | ||||
| 1950 | #756 | ||||
| 1951 | #855 | ||||
| 1952 | #693 | ||||
| 1953 | #756 | ||||
| 1954 | #792 | ||||
| 1955 | #834 | ||||
| 1956 | #852 | ||||
| 1957 | #810 | ||||
| 1958 | #758 | ||||
| 1959 | #750 | ||||
| 1960 | #796 | ||||
| 1961 | #753 | ||||
| 1962 | #815 | ||||
| 1963 | #798 | ||||
| 1964 | #810 | ||||
| 1965 | #825 | ||||
| 1966 | #777 | ||||
| 1967 | #813 | ||||
| 1968 | #658 | ||||
| 1969 | #726 | ||||
| 1970 | #756 | ||||
| 1971 | #698 | ||||
| 1972 | #712 | ||||
| 1973 | #682 | ||||
| 1974 | #594 | ||||
| 1975 | #603 | ||||
| 1976 | #521 | ||||
| 1977 | #449 | ||||
| 1978 | #431 | ||||
| 1979 | #381 | ||||
| 1980 | #311 | ||||
| 1981 | #273 | ||||
| 1982 | #244 | ||||
| 1983 | #218 | ||||
| 1984 | #180 | ||||
| 1985 | #153 | ||||
| 1986 | #136 | #301 | |||
| 1987 | #117 | ||||
| 1988 | #91 | #264 | |||
| 1989 | #72 | #191 | |||
| 1990 | #64 | #164 | |||
| 1991 | #52 | #105 | #56 | ||
| 1992 | #52 | #89 | #403 | #59 | |
| 1993 | #51 | #67 | #334 | #55 | |
| 1994 | #54 | #56 | #67 | ||
| 1995 | #69 | #43 | #278 | #66 | |
| 1996 | #82 | #45 | #365 | #72 | |
| 1997 | #87 | #115 | #54 | #284 | #85 |
| 1998 | #104 | #105 | #43 | #227 | #88 |
| 1999 | #120 | #99 | #62 | #196 | #108 |
| 2000 | #136 | #83 | #80 | #194 | #143 |
| 2001 | #165 | #62 | #76 | #182 | #145 |
| 2002 | #191 | #71 | #90 | #203 | #163 |
| 2003 | #202 | #74 | #83 | #206 | #188 |
| 2004 | #216 | #75 | #122 | #170 | #201 |
| 2005 | #222 | #83 | #99 | #177 | #254 |
| 2006 | #221 | #83 | #87 | #177 | #216 |
| 2007 | #249 | #86 | #82 | #161 | #211 |
| 2008 | #256 | #89 | #99 | #262 | #279 |
| 2009 | #298 | #88 | #106 | #311 | #282 |
| 2010 | #327 | #96 | #90 | #232 | #264 |
| 2011 | #336 | #95 | #132 | #270 | #264 |
| 2012 | #348 | #93 | #125 | #259 | #351 |
| 2013 | #372 | #119 | #105 | #293 | #321 |
| 2014 | #432 | #170 | #199 | #701 | #436 |
| 2015 | #462 | #199 | #151 | #497 | #423 |
| 2016 | #475 | #218 | #162 | #533 | #445 |
| 2017 | #505 | #209 | #172 | #438 | #450 |
| 2018 | #530 | #266 | #261 | #537 | #531 |
| 2019 | #596 | #287 | #197 | #614 | |
| 2020 | #593 | #376 | #261 | #521 | #796 |
| 2021 | #642 | #405 | #297 | #594 | |
| 2022 | #617 | #341 | #231 | #629 | |
| 2023 | #590 | #339 | #218 | #643 | |
| 2024 | #667 | #380 | #354 | #946 | #866 |
| 2025 | #685 | #475 | #246 | #979 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Taylor
- Tayler
- Tailor
- Taelor
Names Similar to Taylor
Nicknames for Taylor
- Tay
- T
- TayTay
- Lor
Famous People Named Taylor
| Taylor Swift | American singer-songwriter |
| Taylor Lautner | American actor |
| Taylor Kitsch | Canadian actor |
| Taylor Hanson | American musician |
| Taylor Hawkins | American musician |
| Taylor Momsen | American actress and singer |
| Taylor Schilling | American actress |
| Taylor Hall | Canadian ice hockey player |
| Taylor Phinney | American cyclist |
| Taylor Pyatt | Canadian ice hockey player |
| Taylor Townsend | American tennis player |
| Taylor Fritz | American tennis player |
| Taylor Sheridan | American filmmaker |
| Taylor Negron | American actor |
| Taylor Handley | American actor |
| Taylor Mays | American football player |
| Taylor Decker | American football player |
| Taylor Griffin | American basketball player |
| Taylor Martinez | American football player |
| Taylor Leier | Canadian ice hockey player |
Characters Named Taylor
| Taylor McKessie | High School Musical |
| Taylor Doose | Gilmore Girls |
| Taylor Walker | Home and Away |
| Taylor Hebert | Worm |
| Taylor James | The Maze Runner |
| Taylor Mason | Billions |
| Taylor Knox | Grey's Anatomy |
| Taylor Townsend | The O.C |
| Taylor Earhardt | Friday Night Lights |
| Taylor Costello | Hollyoaks |
| Taylor Wilson | Beverly Hills, 90210 |
| Taylor Rapp | One Tree Hill |
| Taylor Stappord | Devious Maids |
| Taylor McBride | Melrose Place |
| Taylor Dossett | Nashville |
| Taylor York | American Satan |
| Taylor Reed | Dynasty |
| Taylor Davis | Pretty Little Liars |
| Taylor Lewis | Chicago Fire |