Taylor
Taylor is a unisex name of English origin meaning “one who cuts cloth, tailor.” It ranked #205 in the United States in 2025. An occupational surname derived from Old French 'tailleur' meaning cutter of cloth.
how do you pronounce Taylor?
TAY-ler
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what does Taylor mean?
The name Taylor means “one who cuts cloth, tailor.” It comes from the English language tradition.
An occupational surname derived from Old French 'tailleur' meaning cutter of cloth. It became a popular given name in the 1980s–90s and remains widely used for all genders.
how popular is this name?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #205 |
| 2023 | #200 |
| 2022 | #197 |
| 2021 | #190 |
| 2020 | #183 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
who are famous people named Taylor?
- Taylor Swift (musician)
- Taylor Lautner (actor)
- James Taylor (musician)
what names are similar to Taylor?
Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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