Taylinn
A feminine name with uncertain etymology and origins.
Name Census estimates that about 182 living Americans carry the first name Taylinn. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Taylinn today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Taylinn births was 2012 (20 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Taylinn. 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
182
~ 1 in 1,883,266 Americans
Peak year
2012
20 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2023 SSA rank
#14,989
Tracked since 2002
Popularity
Taylinn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Taylinn from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 119 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
Taylinn 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 Taylinn 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 Taylinn
The name Taylinn is a relatively modern name that appears to be a variation of the more common name Taylor. The origin of the name Taylor can be traced back to the Old French word "tailleur," which means "tailor" or "cutter." This word was derived from the Latin word "taliare," meaning "to cut."
The name Taylor initially referred to the occupation of a tailor or a person who cut and fashioned cloth. It became a popular surname in medieval England, particularly among those involved in the textile trade. Over time, the surname Taylor evolved into a given name, with various spellings and variations emerging.
While the traditional spelling of the name is Taylor, the variant Taylinn likely emerged as a more modern and unique spelling. This spelling may have been influenced by the trend of creating distinctive names by adding unique endings or consonant combinations.
Historically, the name Taylor does not appear to have any significant associations with ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records. However, there are a few notable individuals who have borne the name Taylinn or its variations throughout history.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Taylinn is Taylinn Denholm, a Scottish actress born in 1947. She is known for her roles in various television series and films, including "The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie" (1969) and "Scream of the Butterfly" (1965).
Another individual with the name Taylinn is Taylinn Halley, an American singer-songwriter born in 1985. She is known for her involvement in the Nashville music scene and has released several albums, including "Heartbeats" (2012) and "Wildflower" (2015).
In the field of sports, Taylinn Rendel is a Canadian soccer player born in 1992. She has represented Canada at various international tournaments and played professionally for clubs like the Western Sydney Wanderers in Australia.
Taylinn Kowalski, born in 1978, is a Canadian artist and painter known for her abstract and contemporary works. Her paintings have been exhibited in galleries across North America and Europe.
Lastly, Taylinn Everly is an American musician and songwriter born in 1981. She is the daughter of the late singer-songwriter Phil Everly and has released several albums, including "Untraveled Road" (2008) and "Monumental Life" (2014).
While the name Taylinn is not as common as its root name Taylor, it has been used throughout history by individuals from various backgrounds and professions, showcasing its unique and modern appeal.
People
Taylinn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Taylinn 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
Taylinn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Taylinn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 182 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Taylinn 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 1,883,266 US residents.
Is Taylinn a common name?
We classify Taylinn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 72.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 184 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Taylinn most popular?
The single biggest year for Taylinn was 2012, when 20 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Taylinn is about 13 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Taylinn in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Taylinn a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Taylinn 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.
Is Taylinn still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Taylinn in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Taylinn can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Taylinn?
Find out how many people share the name Taylinn on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.