Kaylor
A feminine name of unknown origin, possibly a blend of other names.
Name Census estimates that about 1,218 living Americans carry the first name Kaylor. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 60.5% of registrations being female. The average person named Kaylor today is around 18 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kaylor births was 2011 (50 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kaylor. 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.
Key insights
- • Kaylor sits in rare territory as a truly gender-neutral name, given to boys and girls in near-equal numbers.
People living today
1.2K
~ 1 in 281,408 Americans
Peak year
2011
50 babies that year
Average age
18
years old
2024 SSA rank
#5,690
Tracked since 1982
Gender
Gender distribution for Kaylor
Kaylor is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 1,237 total registrations, 488 (39.5%) were male and 749 (60.5%) were female.
Kaylor as a male name
- Ranked #7,024 in 2024
- 12 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2015 (26 births)
Kaylor as a female name
- Ranked #5,690 in 2024
- 22 female births in 2024
- Peak: 1997 (32 births)
Popularity
Kaylor: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kaylor from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 412 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Kaylor remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kaylor 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 Kaylor during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Kaylors live
Origin
Meaning and history of Kaylor
The name Kaylor has its origins in the ancient Celtic language of the British Isles. It is derived from the Proto-Celtic word "kālo," meaning "fierce" or "bold." The name first appeared in written records during the Middle Ages, particularly in medieval Welsh and Irish manuscripts.
One of the earliest recorded bearers of the name Kaylor was Kaylor ap Rhys, a Welsh warrior who lived in the 12th century. He was known for his bravery on the battlefield and his unwavering loyalty to the Welsh kings of Gwynedd.
In the 14th century, the name Kaylor appeared in the Irish annals, where it was associated with a prominent family from County Galway. One notable member of this family was Kaylor O'Flaherty, who served as a chieftain and leader of the Uí Briúin Seóla clan.
During the Renaissance period, the name Kaylor gained popularity in Scotland, where it was often spelled as "Cailyor" or "Caylor." One of the most famous Scottish bearers of this name was Cailyor MacGregor, a clan chief who lived in the 16th century and played a significant role in the clan battles of the Scottish Highlands.
In the 17th century, the name Kaylor was also found in various parts of England, particularly in the northern regions. One notable Englishman with this name was Kaylor Fenwick, a prominent merchant and landowner from Northumberland who lived during the reign of King Charles I.
Another historical figure with the name Kaylor was Kaylor O'Donnell, an Irish soldier and military commander who fought in the Irish Confederate Wars of the 1640s. He was known for his leadership and courage on the battlefield, and his exploits were recorded in contemporary accounts of the conflict.
While the name Kaylor has ancient roots and a rich historical heritage, it has become relatively uncommon in modern times. However, its enduring presence throughout the centuries serves as a reminder of the cultural diversity and linguistic tapestry that has shaped the naming traditions of the British Isles and beyond.
People
Kaylor + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kaylor as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Kaylor: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kaylor?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,218 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kaylor 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 281,408 US residents.
Is Kaylor a common name?
We classify Kaylor as "Rare". It ranks above 91.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,237 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kaylor most popular?
The single biggest year for Kaylor was 2011, when 50 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kaylor is about 18 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Kaylor a female name?
Yes, 60.5% of people registered as Kaylor in the SSA data are female. 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.