Baylor
Baylor is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
One who delivers goods; bailiff or officer.
Origin and history
Baylor is an English name originally derived from an occupational surname meaning 'one who delivers goods' or 'bailiff'. While historically rare as a given name, it has seen a sharp surge in modern U.S. popularity for boys over recent years. It is often chosen for its contemporary surname-as-first-name feel and association with Baylor University in Texas.
Popularity in the United States
9,010 babies in the United States have been named Baylor since 1880. It ranks #1269 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #396.
States where it is most popular
- TX (9.6 %)
- TN (7.2 %)
- AL (6.8 %)
- GA (6 %)
- LA (5.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 5 |
| 1920-1930 | 21 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 5 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 23 |
| 1990-2000 | 370 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,162 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,657 |
| 2020-2029 | 4,767 |
Famous people named Baylor
- Baylor Scheierman: Athlete, Basketball Player
Fun facts
- The surname traces back to the Old French term 'baillior', referring to a deliverer of goods or a legal keeper.
- Baylor has risen significantly in U.S. baby name rankings since the 2010s, entering the top 400 names for boys in the early 2020s.