Taylar
Taylar is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Tailor or cutter of cloth.
Origin and history
Taylar is a modern feminine variant spelling of Taylor, an English occupational surname derived from Old French. Historically referring to a tailor or cutter of cloth, the standard spelling Taylor became hugely popular for girls in the late 20th century. Taylar offers a phonetic twist on the classic classic name while maintaining the same pronunciation.
Popularity in the United States
2,507 babies in the United States have been named Taylar since 1880. It ranks #3529 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2065.
States where it is most popular
- TX (20.6 %)
- LA (11.9 %)
- CA (9.6 %)
- FL (8.3 %)
- OH (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 | 85 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,128 |
| 2000-2010 | 842 |
| 2010-2019 | 416 |
| 2020-2029 | 36 |
Nicknames
Tay
Fun facts
- The root name originates from the Old French word 'tailleur', derived from 'taillier', meaning 'to cut'.
- Taylar gained modest traction in the United States during the late 1980s and 1990s as a creative alternative to Taylor.