Tayler
Tayler is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Tailor or cutter of cloth.
Origin and history
Tayler is an English surname-derived given name, originating as a variant spelling of Taylor. Etymologically, it comes from the Old French 'tailleur', referring to a cutter of cloth or tailor. In the United States, it is utilized as a unisex name, though it is less common than the traditional spelling.
Popularity in the United States
2,587 babies in the United States have been named Tayler since 1880. It ranks #2549 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1806.
States where it is most popular
- CA (17.8 %)
- UT (9 %)
- WA (8.4 %)
- TX (7.2 %)
- MN (6.9 %)
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 | 213 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,347 |
| 2000-2010 | 655 |
| 2010-2019 | 251 |
| 2020-2029 | 121 |
Famous people named Tayler
- Tayler Persons: Basketball Player, Athlete
Nicknames
Tay
Fun facts
- Tayler is an alternative spelling of Taylor, reflecting medieval English orthographic variations.
- Like many modern given names, Tayler originated as an occupational family name before gaining popularity as a first name.