Taylor
Taylor first appears in US records in 1951. It peaked in 1993, when 21,270 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 772.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Taylor popular?
Declining Taylor is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 1993 peak.
| 2020s | 7,510 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 38,221 | |
| 2000s | 100,999 | |
| 1990s | 169,040 | |
| 1980s | 13,623 | |
| 1970s | 626 | |
| 1960s | 94 | |
| 1950s | 32 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Taylor mean?
Taylor is an English occupational surname, “tailor,” from the Old French tailleur. A unisex surname-name, it is used for both girls and boys.
Nicknames for Taylor
- Tay
Variants & spellings
- Tayler
- Taylour
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Frequently asked questions
Is Taylor a boy or a girl name?
Taylor is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Taylor a popular name right now?
Taylor is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 1993 peak.
How popular is the name Taylor?
In 2025, Taylor ranked #403 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Taylor most popular?
Taylor was most popular in 1993, when about 21,270 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What are common nicknames for Taylor?
Common nicknames for Taylor include Tay.