Taylor
Taylor is an English occupational surname meaning 'tailor' or 'to cut,' originally given to those who worked as tailors. It became a popular unisex first name in the late 20th century, with strong associations of creativity and independence.
Current Popularity
#353 for girls
in the United States (2024)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce across different cultures
- •Traditionally a unisex name, though increasingly popular for girls
- •Works well as both a first and middle name
- •Has a modern, professional sound that ages well
- •Multiple spelling variations exist
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Famous People
Taylor Swift
Singer-songwriter
Taylor Schilling
Actress
Taylor Hill
Model
Taylor Momsen
Actress and musician
Statistics
329,356
Total births since 1880
1993
Peak year
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