Talor
A medieval form of the English name Taylor, derived from tailleor meaning "cutter."
Name Census estimates that about 727 living Americans carry the first name Talor. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 73.8% of registrations being female. The average person named Talor today is around 29 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Talor births was 1993 (55 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Talor. 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
727
~ 1 in 471,464 Americans
Peak year
1993
55 babies that year
Average age
29
years old
2006 SSA rank
#11,891
Tracked since 1984
Gender
Gender distribution for Talor
Talor is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 748 total registrations, 196 (26.2%) were male and 552 (73.8%) were female.
Talor as a male name
- Ranked #11,891 in 2006
- 6 male births in 2006
- Peak: 1997 (18 births)
Talor as a female name
- Ranked #14,441 in 2013
- 7 female births in 2013
- Peak: 1993 (45 births)
Popularity
Talor: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Talor from the 1980s through to the 2010s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 434 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Talor 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 Talor during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Talors live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. Texas, California, Ohio recorded the most babies named Talor, while Tennessee, Ohio, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 9 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Talor
The name Talor has its roots in the Old English language, originating from the word "tæliend," which means "teller" or "narrator." This name gained prominence during the medieval period in England, particularly among the Anglo-Saxon communities.
Talor was a common name among storytellers, bards, and minstrels who would travel from town to town, entertaining audiences with their tales and ballads. These individuals played a crucial role in preserving oral traditions and passing down stories from one generation to the next.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Talor dates back to the 9th century, when a renowned Anglo-Saxon poet named Talor the Skalder composed epic verses celebrating the victories of King Alfred the Great. Unfortunately, few of his works have survived to this day.
In the 12th century, a renowned historian and chronicler named Talor of Winchester documented the reigns of several Norman kings, providing invaluable insights into the political and cultural landscape of the time.
During the Renaissance period, a notable figure named Talor Smythe gained recognition as a skilled playwright and poet in Elizabethan England. His works often explored themes of love, betrayal, and the human condition.
In the 18th century, Talor Addison, a renowned essayist and co-founder of the influential publication "The Spectator," made significant contributions to English literature and social commentary.
Another notable figure was Talor Swift, a prominent abolitionist and activist who fought tirelessly for the abolition of slavery in the United States during the 19th century. His impassioned speeches and writings helped shape the anti-slavery movement.
While the name Talor has undergone various spellings and variations over the centuries, such as Taylor, Taylour, and Taillor, its essence as a name associated with storytelling, history, and activism has endured throughout the ages.
People
Talor + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Talor 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
Talor: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Talor?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 727 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Talor 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 471,464 US residents.
Is Talor a common name?
We classify Talor as "Very Rare". It ranks above 87.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 748 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Talor most popular?
The single biggest year for Talor was 1993, when 55 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Talor is about 29 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Talor a female name?
Yes, 73.8% of people registered as Talor 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.