Taylin
A feminine name of uncertain meaning, possibly from an Aboriginal Australian language.
Name Census estimates that about 3,499 living Americans carry the first name Taylin. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 75.3% of registrations being female. The average person named Taylin today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Taylin births was 2011 (240 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Taylin. 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
- • Taylin is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 13 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
3.5K
~ 1 in 97,958 Americans
Peak year
2011
240 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2024 SSA rank
#2,183
Tracked since 1990
Gender
Gender distribution for Taylin
Taylin is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 3,534 total registrations, 873 (24.7%) were male and 2,661 (75.3%) were female.
Taylin as a male name
- Ranked #2,410 in 2024
- 58 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2022 (96 births)
Taylin as a female name
- Ranked #2,183 in 2024
- 87 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2011 (205 births)
Popularity
Taylin: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Taylin 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 1,663 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Taylin remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Taylin 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 Taylin during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Taylins live
The SSA's state-level files cover 31 states and territories. Texas, Florida, Georgia recorded the most babies named Taylin, while West Virginia, New Hampshire, Idaho recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 46 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Taylin
The given name Taylin finds its origins in the Welsh language, emerging during the medieval period around the 12th century. Derived from the Welsh elements "tâl" meaning "brow" or "forehead" and "llin" meaning "line" or "lineage," the name Taylin was initially associated with individuals possessing distinctive facial features or those hailing from esteemed lineages.
In its earliest forms, the name was documented with various spellings such as "Taylwyn," "Tayllin," and "Taylwyn," reflecting the linguistic evolution and regional variations within the Welsh-speaking regions of Britain. While the name did not feature prominently in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it gradually gained traction among the Welsh nobility and gentry during the Middle Ages.
One of the earliest recorded individuals bearing the name Taylin was a 13th-century Welsh nobleman named Taylin ap Rhys (born circa 1210), who served as a trusted advisor to Llywelyn the Great, the Prince of Gwynedd. Renowned for his diplomatic skills and unwavering loyalty, Taylin ap Rhys played a pivotal role in negotiating peace treaties between the Welsh principalities and the English Crown.
In the 15th century, a notable figure named Taylin Goch (born circa 1420) gained recognition as a skilled poet and bard in the court of Owain Glyndŵr, the last native Prince of Wales. Taylin Goch's poetic works, which celebrated Welsh culture and heritage, were widely circulated and admired among the literary circles of the time.
During the Tudor period, a woman named Taylin ferch Rhys (born circa 1530) became known for her courage and resilience. She was a staunch supporter of the Welsh Protestant Reformation and played a crucial role in safeguarding the Welsh translation of the Bible, ensuring its preservation for future generations.
In the 17th century, a renowned Welsh scholar and lexicographer named Taylin Jones (1619-1692) made significant contributions to the study and documentation of the Welsh language. His comprehensive dictionary, "Geiriadur Cymraeg," published in 1688, was a seminal work that helped preserve and promote the Welsh language during a period of English cultural dominance.
Despite its historical roots in Wales, the name Taylin transcended geographical boundaries and found admirers across various regions and cultures. In the 19th century, a notable American author named Taylin Hawthorne (1804-1864) gained recognition for her poignant novels that explored themes of love, loss, and the human condition.
While the name Taylin may have experienced periods of waning popularity, its rich historical tapestry, spanning centuries and encompassing individuals from diverse walks of life, has ensured its enduring legacy as a unique and culturally significant moniker.
People
Taylin + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Taylin 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
Taylin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Taylin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 3,499 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Taylin 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 97,958 US residents.
Is Taylin a common name?
We classify Taylin as "Rare". It ranks above 95.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 3,534 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Taylin most popular?
The single biggest year for Taylin was 2011, when 240 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Taylin is about 13 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Taylin a female name?
Yes, 75.3% of people registered as Taylin 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.