Taylor
Taylor is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Cutter of cloth; tailor.
Origin and history
Taylor originated as an English occupational surname derived from the Old French 'tailleur', meaning tailor. It gained widespread popularity as a given name in the United States during the late 20th century, particularly for girls. While its usage has declined from its peak in the 1990s, it remains a well-known, unisex classic.
Popularity in the United States
330,145 babies in the United States have been named Taylor since 1880. It ranks #119 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #243.
States where it is most popular
- CA (8.4 %)
- TX (7.5 %)
- FL (5.2 %)
- OH (5.2 %)
- NY (4.5 %)
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 | 32 |
| 1960-1970 | 94 |
| 1970-1980 | 626 |
| 1980-1990 | 13,623 |
| 1990-2000 | 169,040 |
| 2000-2010 | 100,999 |
| 2010-2019 | 38,221 |
| 2020-2029 | 7,510 |
Famous people named Taylor
- Taylor Swift: Singer, Songwriter
- Taylor Schilling: Actress
- Taylor Dayne: Singer, Songwriter
Nicknames
Tay, Tay-Tay
Fun facts
- It derives from the Old French word 'tailleur', which ultimately comes from the Latin 'taliare', meaning to cut.
- Taylor reached the top 10 most popular names for girls in the United States during the 1990s.