Taiylor
Derivative of Taylor, a historically occupational name of English origin meaning "tailor".
Name Census estimates that about 266 living Americans carry the first name Taiylor. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Taiylor today is around 25 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Taiylor births was 1998 (31 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Taiylor. 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
266
~ 1 in 1,288,550 Americans
Peak year
1998
31 babies that year
Average age
25
years old
2010 SSA rank
#11,161
Tracked since 1993
Popularity
Taiylor: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Taiylor from the 1990s through to the 2010s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 148 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Taiylor 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 Taiylor 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 Taiylor
The name Taiylor is a relatively modern variation of the more traditional spelling Taylor, which has its origins in the Old French word "tailleur" meaning "tailor" or "cutter." This occupational surname was first used to refer to those who worked as tailors or cloth cutters during the Middle Ages.
The earliest recorded use of the name Taylor dates back to the 13th century in England, where it was often spelled in various ways such as Tailour, Taylour, or Taillour. Over time, the spelling standardized to Taylor, which became a common surname across the British Isles.
While the name Taiylor is a more recent spelling variation, it likely emerged as a creative or personal choice rather than stemming from a specific cultural or linguistic tradition. The addition of the letter "i" before the "y" could be seen as an attempt to make the name appear more unique or modern.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Taylor, albeit with the more traditional spelling. One of the earliest recorded was John Taylor (c. 1350 – c. 1414), an English Catholic priest and theologian who served as Chancellor of the University of Cambridge.
Another prominent individual was Zachary Taylor (1784 – 1850), the 12th President of the United States, who served from 1849 to 1850. He was a career military officer who gained fame during the Mexican-American War.
In the realm of literature, Bayard Taylor (1825 – 1878) was an American poet, travel writer, and diplomat, best known for his works "The Story of Kennett" and "The Poet's Journal."
Elizabeth Taylor (1932 – 2011), the renowned British-American actress, was one of the most famous individuals to bear the name. She won two Academy Awards and was celebrated for her acting talent as well as her glamorous personal life.
More recently, Taylor Swift (born 1989) has become a global pop culture icon, known for her successful music career, songwriting abilities, and influence in the entertainment industry.
While the name Taiylor may not have a long historical lineage like its traditional counterpart, it carries the same occupational connotations and has been adopted by individuals who may wish to put a unique spin on a classic name.
People
Taiylor + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Taiylor as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with T
Other first names starting with T with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Taiylor: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Taiylor?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 266 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Taiylor 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 1,288,550 US residents.
Is Taiylor a common name?
We classify Taiylor as "Very Rare". It ranks above 77.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 272 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Taiylor most popular?
The single biggest year for Taiylor was 1998, when 31 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Taiylor is about 25 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Taiylor a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Taiylor 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.