Taylor
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Taylor is an English name meaning “cutter of cloth”. It is a popular name, used by both boys and girls.
Meaning & Origin of the name Taylor
Taylor is a name of Anglo-Norman origin that transitioned from an occupational descriptor to a personal name. It derives from the Old French term tailleur, which describes one whose profession involves cutting cloth. The name became fixed as a surname during the medieval period, eventually entering the pool of given names in more recent history. This progression follows the established practice of utilizing functional or trade-based designations as identifiers within the English-speaking world.
Meaning Comments
- Hyper_parrot: European occupational surname derived from the Old French 'tailleur' (cutter of cloth) or English 'tailor'. You might be surprised by what your surname can reveal about your family's origins. Surnames are passed down through the generations and provide an enormous amount of information and are fundamental in family research. Not only do they reveal the identities of your ancestors, but can also tell you details about their lives.
- Respectxdefx: Taylor is a Latin word name. This name came firstly from Latin, which means "to cut", and then it made it to French "tailleur".
- Merovingian8: My name is Taylor and I was born in 1985. 30 years ago all my names were surnames for example. Taylor Stewart which I don't go by now... but my name is Taylor and still is Taylor as first name. And in answer to any one who said all Taylors are hot, hah! You don't know me! I am blue eyed but dark brown hair and chubby...
Gender Usage of the Name Taylor
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Taylor is generally considered a unisex name, although one gender is somewhat more common. Current records show 28.02% male and 71.98% female bearers. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.
Popularity of the Name Taylor
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Taylor is listed under Popular Unisex Names worldwide. Its popularity is relatively consistent across the available regional markets.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Popular | 1 in every 610 births |
| United Kingdom | Popular | 1 in every 1.2K births |
| Canada | Popular | 1 in every 1.0K births |
| Australia | Popular | 1 in every 2.2K births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Taylor ranked #38 on the Popular Unisex Names Worldwide List (2025). It fell from #21 in 2024 — a drop of 17 places. A widely recognized choice, Taylor has maintained a steady Top-100 presence.
Historically, its best recorded position was #1, achieved in multiple years (1991–2001) — 11 years total. Its lowest recorded position was #104 in 1951. Over the last 5 years (2020–2025) the name fell -21 places (from #17 to #38).
Name StyleMethodology
Taylor is classified as Timeless Unisex Names because it appears across 100% of recorded years, averages 11,737 births per year over its full timeline, and still averages 2,153 births per year recently.Characteristics of the Name Taylor
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- CMU
- Syllables
- 2 syllables — Two-Syllable Unisex Names
- Length
- 6 letters — Medium-Length Unisex Names
- Starts with
- T — Unisex Names Starting with T
- Ends with
- r — Unisex Names Ending in “r”
Name AestheticMethodology
Taylor presents a two-syllable structure with a terminal vowel sound, lending it a fluid, contemporary resonance. The rise of Taylor Swift in global pop culture has firmly cemented its current identity. It maintains a Sleek & Modern aesthetic suited to its approachable, balanced phonetic composition.
Middle Names For Taylor
Middle names used with TaylorMethodology
Taylor is most frequently used with these unisex middle names: Taylor Lee · Taylor Jordan · Taylor Madison · Taylor Gray · Taylor LaneView all 582 unisex middle names.
- Total 2,756 middle names used with Taylor
- 445 boy middle names used with Taylor
- 1,658 girl middle names used with Taylor
Middle name suggestions for TaylorMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Taylor is most frequently associated with unisex middle names that have 2 syllables, Strong–Weak stress pattern, 6 letters, and a starting sound of “l”.
Examples: Taylor Leslie · Taylor Lawson · Taylor Lavern · Taylor Layton · Taylor Latham. View all 191 suggested middle names.
Associations of the Name Taylor
Natural Name MatchesMethodology
The complete dataset includes 7 biological records matching the name Taylor. None belong to the curated biological families used to classify Flower-, Tree-, or Bird-Inspired Names. These records are provided for reference only.
Names Similar to Taylor
Sound Like Taylor Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Delray · Tyller · Taler · View all 7 names
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Tommie · Tatum · Trinidad · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Taylor Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Skyler · River · Briar · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Jamie · Leslie · Angel · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Taylor”
Dictionary Meaning of "Taylor"Methodology
An English and Scottish surname originating as an occupation for a tailor
Examples
- One of the Louisville detectives who fatally shot Breonna Taylor during a botched raid is appealing his termination this week.
A unisex given name transferred from the surname
Examples
- "I wanted to call her Taylor, but my husband said no," Sweetie was telling one of the Christmas party guests. "Taylor means a tailor," I said. "It seems inauspicious. Like calling her Cobbler." "That's a kind of drink," said Nani.
- The highly anticipated all-American matchup between Taylor Fritz and Frances Tiafoe — marking the first US Open semifinals between two US men in nearly 20 years — will cost you quite a few Honey Deuces to attend.
A surname from Irish [in turn originating as an occupation], an anglicization of Táilliúir (“tailor”)
More Info
How to Spell Taylor in ASL
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Comments on the name Taylor
Community CommentsShowing 5 of 67 comments
Swearingen21
The name Taylor was given to 1,729 girls and 456 boys born in the US in 2020.
Runedweller
In 2018, 18 is the most common age for an American (U.S.) Taylor who is registered male with the Social Security Administration. It is the 491st most common male first name for living U.S. citizens. In 2018, 17 is the most common age for an American (U.S.) Taylor who is registered female with the Social Security Administration. It is the 184th most common female first name for living U.S. citizens.
Lancelot122
In Minnesota, 2016 19 people were named Taylor.
Blackfrog667
It's very common in elementary schools.
Paigeanne12
I know 3 Taylor's, and they pronounce it "Tay-ler".