Taylor
Taylor is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Tailor or cutter of cloth.
Origin and history
Taylor originated as an English occupational surname derived from the Old French 'tailleur', meaning cutter of cloth. Traditionally used as a masculine name, it gained widespread unisex popularity in the late 20th century. In recent years, its usage for U.S. boys has moderated but remains well-established.
Popularity in the United States
113,541 babies in the United States have been named Taylor since 1880. It ranks #286 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #607.
States where it is most popular
- CA (10.2 %)
- TX (9.7 %)
- FL (4.4 %)
- GA (3.8 %)
- UT (3.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 276 |
| 1890-1900 | 264 |
| 1900-1910 | 282 |
| 1910-1920 | 882 |
| 1920-1930 | 976 |
| 1930-1940 | 730 |
| 1940-1950 | 772 |
| 1950-1960 | 866 |
| 1960-1970 | 961 |
| 1970-1980 | 2,238 |
| 1980-1990 | 19,420 |
| 1990-2000 | 58,408 |
| 2000-2010 | 17,668 |
| 2010-2019 | 7,150 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,648 |
Famous people named Taylor
- Taylor Kitsch: Actor, Model
- Taylor Lautner: Actor
- Taylor Fritz: Tennis Player
Nicknames
Tay
Fun facts
- Derived from the Anglo-Norman French word 'tailleur', which traces back to the Latin 'taliare', meaning to cut.
- Zachary Taylor served as the 12th President of the United States, cementing the surname in American history.