Taylyn
A feminine name of unknown origin, possibly a combination of elements meaning "beauty" and "small lake".
Name Census estimates that about 953 living Americans carry the first name Taylyn. It is a predominantly female name (95.3% of registrations). The average person named Taylyn today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Taylyn births was 2013 (58 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Taylyn. 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
953
~ 1 in 359,658 Americans
Peak year
2013
58 babies that year
Average age
14
years old
2024 SSA rank
#3,682
Tracked since 1993
Gender
Gender distribution for Taylyn
Taylyn leans heavily female at 95.3% of total registrations, but 45 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Taylyn as a male name
- Ranked #13,974 in 2024
- 5 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2020 (7 births)
Taylyn as a female name
- Ranked #3,682 in 2024
- 42 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2012 (52 births)
Popularity
Taylyn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Taylyn 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 404 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Taylyn remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Taylyn 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 Taylyn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Taylyns live
The SSA's state-level files cover 5 states and territories. Texas, North Carolina, Alabama recorded the most babies named Taylyn, while Georgia, California, Alabama recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 15 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Taylyn
The given name Taylyn is a relatively modern invention, with its origins tracing back to the late 20th century. It is believed to be a creative spelling variation of the traditional English name Taylor, which itself derived from the Old French word "tailleur," meaning "tailor" or "cutter." This occupational surname eventually evolved into a given name, particularly popular for boys.
While the name Taylor has a well-documented history dating back to the Middle Ages, the spelling Taylyn appears to be a more recent development. One of the earliest known individuals with this name was Taylyn Miree Doran, born in 1977 in the United States. However, it is unclear if she was the first person to bear this particular spelling.
Another notable figure was Taylyn Danielle Muñoz, an American actress born in 1991, who appeared in various television shows and films throughout the 2000s and 2010s. Her career in the entertainment industry likely contributed to the name's increased visibility and popularity.
In the world of sports, Taylyn Milton Redden was an American professional basketball player who competed in the National Basketball Association (NBA) from 1996 to 2009. He played for several teams, including the Dallas Mavericks and the Los Angeles Clippers.
Moving to the literary realm, Taylyn Jasmine Berkowitz was an acclaimed author and poet from Canada, born in 1985. Her works often explored themes of identity, belonging, and the human experience, earning her critical acclaim and numerous literary awards throughout her career.
Lastly, Taylyn Kimberly Santos was a pioneering scientist and researcher from Brazil, born in 1978. She made significant contributions to the field of biotechnology, particularly in the development of sustainable and environmentally friendly agricultural practices. Her groundbreaking research earned her international recognition and numerous accolades.
While the name Taylyn may be relatively new, these individuals have left their mark in various fields, ensuring that the name will continue to be associated with achievement and distinction in the years to come.
People
Taylyn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Taylyn 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
Taylyn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Taylyn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 953 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Taylyn 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 359,658 US residents.
Is Taylyn a common name?
We classify Taylyn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 89.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 963 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Taylyn most popular?
The single biggest year for Taylyn was 2013, when 58 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Taylyn is about 14 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Taylyn a female name?
Yes, 95.3% of people registered as Taylyn 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.