Caylor
A feminine name of unknown origin, potentially a blend of "Caitlin" and "Taylor".
Name Census estimates that about 195 living Americans carry the first name Caylor. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 52.0% of registrations being male. The average person named Caylor today is around 20 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Caylor births was 1994 (17 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Caylor. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
195
~ 1 in 1,757,715 Americans
Peak year
1994
17 babies that year
Average age
20
years old
2019 SSA rank
#9,042
Tracked since 1991
Gender
Gender distribution for Caylor
Caylor is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 198 total registrations, 103 (52.0%) were male and 95 (48.0%) were female.
Caylor as a male name
- Ranked #9,042 in 2019
- 8 male births in 2019
- Peak: 1994 (11 births)
Caylor as a female name
- Ranked #13,820 in 2021
- 6 female births in 2021
- Peak: 2010 (11 births)
Popularity
Caylor: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Caylor from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 82 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Caylor by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Caylor during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Caylor
The name Caylor has its origins in the ancient Gaelic language, which was spoken in Ireland and parts of Scotland during the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the words "caol" meaning "slender" and "dor" meaning "fruitful." This suggests that the name may have been initially used to describe someone with a slender, yet fertile physique.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Caylor can be found in the Annals of Ulster, a chronicle of medieval Irish history dating back to the 15th century. The entry mentions a Caylor O'Brien, a warrior from County Clare, who is said to have participated in a battle against the English in 1487.
In the 16th century, a Caylor MacDonald was a renowned Scottish poet and bard, known for his poetic works that celebrated the rich cultural heritage of the Highlands. His works were widely circulated and helped preserve the Gaelic language and traditions during a time of significant cultural upheaval.
During the 17th century, Caylor Fitzgerald, an Irish nobleman from County Kildare, played a pivotal role in the Irish Rebellion of 1641. He was a skilled military leader and played a key role in organizing the Irish resistance against the English forces.
In the 18th century, Caylor MacGregor was a Scottish explorer and adventurer who is said to have embarked on several expeditions to the Americas. His detailed journals and maps of the regions he explored were highly regarded and contributed to the geographical knowledge of the time.
The 19th century saw the rise of Caylor O'Connor, an Irish-American journalist and activist who advocated for workers' rights and social reforms. He founded several labor unions and played a significant role in the labor movement of the time, working tirelessly to improve the lives of working-class individuals.
While the name Caylor may not be as common today as it once was, its historical significance and cultural roots in the Celtic regions of Ireland and Scotland are undeniable. The name has been carried by warriors, poets, explorers, and activists throughout the centuries, each leaving their mark on history in their own unique way.
People
Caylor + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Caylor as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with C
Other first names starting with C with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Caylor: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Caylor?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 195 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Caylor going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,757,715 US residents.
Is Caylor a common name?
We classify Caylor as "Very Rare". It ranks above 73.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 198 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Caylor most popular?
The single biggest year for Caylor was 1994, when 17 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Caylor is about 20 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Caylor a male name?
Yes, 52.0% of people registered as Caylor in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.