Taelor
Taelor is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Tailor, one who cuts cloth.
Origin and history
Taelor is a modern creative spelling of the traditional surname-turned-given name Taylor, derived from the Old French occupational word for a tailor. While the standard spelling Taylor became exceedingly popular in the late 20th century, Taelor emerged as a less common alternative. In the U.S., it has been given to a modest number of baby girls since the late 1980s.
Popularity in the United States
2,247 babies in the United States have been named Taelor since 1880. It ranks #3710 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2044.
States where it is most popular
- TX (26 %)
- CA (19 %)
- OH (9.3 %)
- MI (8.4 %)
- FL (7.1 %)
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 | 68 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,060 |
| 2000-2010 | 749 |
| 2010-2019 | 313 |
| 2020-2029 | 57 |
Nicknames
Tae, Tae-Tae
Fun facts
- Derived from the Anglo-Norman French 'tailleur', meaning a cutter of cloth.
- The spelling Taelor gained traction during the late 1980s and 1990s amidst the surge in popularity of Taylor.