boy name
Baylor
Gender
Boy
Popularity
#386 · U.S. boys (2025)
Popularity of Baylor in the US, 1880–2025
Baylor first appears in US records in 1918. It peaked in 2024, when 905 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 822.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Baylor popular?
Near its peak Baylor is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2024.
| 2020s | 4,767 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 2,657 | |
| 2000s | 1,162 | |
| 1990s | 370 | |
| 1980s | 23 | |
| 1940s | 5 | |
| 1920s | 21 | |
| 1910s | 5 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Baylor a boy or a girl name?
Baylor is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Baylor a popular name right now?
Baylor is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2024.
How popular is the name Baylor?
In 2025, Baylor ranked #386 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Baylor most popular?
Baylor was most popular in 2024, when about 905 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.