Teylor
An Anglicized form of the Latin name Tailor, a medieval occupational name meaning "cutter of cloth".
Name Census estimates that about 382 living Americans carry the first name Teylor. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 88.5% of registrations being female. The average person named Teylor today is around 26 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Teylor births was 1994 (33 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Teylor. 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
382
~ 1 in 897,263 Americans
Peak year
1994
33 babies that year
Average age
26
years old
2007 SSA rank
#14,184
Tracked since 1989
Gender
Gender distribution for Teylor
Teylor leans heavily female at 88.5% of total registrations, but 45 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Teylor as a male name
- Ranked #14,184 in 2007
- 5 male births in 2007
- Peak: 2001 (8 births)
Teylor as a female name
- Ranked #18,209 in 2017
- 5 female births in 2017
- Peak: 1994 (27 births)
Popularity
Teylor: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Teylor 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 210 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
Teylor 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 Teylor during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Teylors live
Origin
Meaning and history of Teylor
The given name Teylor has its origins in the Middle English language, derived from the Old French word "taillour," which itself stems from the Latin word "taliare," meaning "to cut." This connection suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who worked as a tailor or cloth cutter.
In the 13th and 14th centuries, the name Teylor emerged as an occupational surname in England, particularly in regions such as Yorkshire and Lancashire. It was a common practice at the time for individuals to adopt surnames based on their professions or trades.
While the name Teylor does not appear to have any direct references in ancient texts or religious scriptures, its association with the tailoring profession can be traced back to the medieval period. During this time, tailors played a crucial role in the production of clothing, and their trade was highly respected.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Teylor dates back to the 13th century in England. In 1273, a document from the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire mentions a man named William le Taillour, which is an early spelling variation of the name.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the first name Teylor. One example is Teylor Samuels (1692-1768), an English priest and author who wrote several religious works, including "The Scripture Doctrine of Remission." Another prominent figure was Teylor Whiting (1785-1838), an American lawyer and politician who served as a United States Senator from Vermont.
In the realm of literature, Teylor Coleridge (1772-1834) was an influential English poet, literary critic, and philosopher. He is best known for his works such as "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner" and the collection "Lyrical Ballads," which he co-authored with William Wordsworth.
The field of science has also seen notable individuals with the name Teylor. Teylor Wilson (1766-1848) was a British mathematician and scholar who made significant contributions to the study of light and optics.
Lastly, in the world of sports, Teylor Twellman (born 1980) is a former American soccer player who represented the United States national team and played professionally in Major League Soccer.
These examples demonstrate the diverse backgrounds and achievements of individuals who have carried the name Teylor throughout history, reflecting its enduring presence across various cultures and disciplines.
People
Teylor + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Teylor 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
Teylor: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Teylor?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 382 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Teylor 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 897,263 US residents.
Is Teylor a common name?
We classify Teylor as "Very Rare". It ranks above 81.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 391 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Teylor most popular?
The single biggest year for Teylor was 1994, when 33 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Teylor is about 26 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Teylor a female name?
Yes, 88.5% of people registered as Teylor 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.