Taylor
Taylor is a unisex name of English origin meaning “one who cuts cloth, tailor.” It ranked #403 in the United States in 2025. An occupational surname derived from Old French 'tailleur' meaning cutter of cloth.
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how do you pronounce Taylor?
TAY-ler
where does the name Taylor come from?
From the occupational surname for a tailor, one who cuts cloth.
It became a popular given name in the 1980s–90s and remains widely used for all genders.
how popular is this name?
Taylor has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 47 years since 1979. It peaked at #6 in 1994, and ranked #403 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #403 |
| 2024 | #353 |
| 2023 | #260 |
| 2022 | #216 |
| 2021 | #192 |
| 2020 | #162 |
| 2019 | #135 |
| 2018 | #121 |
| 2017 | #113 |
| 2016 | #89 |
| 2010 | #37 |
| 2000 | #10 |
| 1994 | #6 |
| 1990 | #46 |
| 1980 | #713 |
| 1979 | #966 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Taylor fell outside the top 1,000.
the history of Taylor
Tayla and Taylah are feminine spellings, most popular in Australia and New Zealand, where they sound the same as Taylor.
who are famous people named Taylor?
- Taylor Swift (musician)
- Taylor Lautner (actor)
- James Taylor (musician)
what are the nicknames and variants of Taylor?
Nicknames
Variants around the world
what names are similar to Taylor?
what names go well with Taylor?
Sibling names that share Taylor's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Taylor
What does the name Taylor mean?
Taylor means “one who cuts cloth, tailor”.
What is the origin of the name Taylor?
Taylor comes from the English naming tradition. Related forms include Tayla and Taylah.
How popular is the name Taylor?
Taylor ranked #403 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 1994, at #6, and it has spent 47 years in the top 1,000 since 1979.
Is Taylor a boy or girl name?
Taylor is a unisex name, used for both boys and girls.
How do you pronounce Taylor?
Taylor is pronounced TAY-ler, with 2 syllables.
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