Saylor
Saylor is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Dancer, acrobat, or mariner.
Origin and history
Saylor is an English name derived from an occupational surname meaning dancer or acrobat, originating from the Old French 'sailleor'. It is also closely associated as a modern spelling variant of the word sailor. In recent years, it has risen significantly in popularity for girls in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
14,482 babies in the United States have been named Saylor since 1880. It ranks #1304 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #226.
States where it is most popular
- TX (10 %)
- FL (6.7 %)
- CA (6.5 %)
- NC (5.6 %)
- GA (4.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 170 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,373 |
| 2010-2019 | 5,112 |
| 2020-2029 | 7,827 |
Famous people named Saylor
- Saylor Curda: Actress
Fun facts
- The name originally stems from the Old French word 'sailleor', which referred to a dancer or tumbler.
- Saylor has seen a sharp increase in usage for American girls in the 2020s compared to earlier decades.