Taylor
ta(y)-lor
US Popularity:407
Origin:French
Meaning:tailor or to cut
Taylor is a gender-neutral name of French origin. It was originally used as an occupational name for a "tailor" who cut cloth. In medieval times, the role of the tailor wasn’t too different from today’s tailor; they carefully craft and mend garments of a wide variety—though, luckily, today it’s not only for the wealthy. Nowadays, Taylor is used as a namesake for girls and boys worldwide. With the success of recording artist Taylor Swift, the name has increased in popularity, especially for little girls. If you’re interested in fashion or want to honor your favorite singer, Taylor is a striking name for baby that stands out.
Famous People Named Taylor
Wondering who else shares this name? Check out these well known people who made this baby name famous.
- Elizabeth TaylorActress
- Lawrence TaylorFootball Player
- Taylor SwiftSinger
- Zachary TaylorUnited States President
How Popular Is The Name Taylor?
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Taylor is currently #272 on The Bump
Boy:Taylor is currently #156 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Taylor is currently #196 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Taylor is currently #407 in U.S. births
Boy:Taylor is currently #591 in U.S. births
Girl:Taylor is currently #261 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
Gender:
Girl
#261
in 2023
- 44
from 2022
Sources
Ancestry, Taylor Family History
House of Names, Taylor History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
SurnameDB, Last name: Taylor
WordSense, Taylor
Online Etymology Dictionary, Taylor, October 2017
Britannica, Taylor Swift, American singer-songwriter, October 2023
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