Traylor
An English surname transferred to masculine use as a given name.
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Traylor. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Traylor today is around 29 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Traylor births was 2000 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Traylor. 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
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Traylor. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
2000
6 babies that year
Average age
29
years old
2000 SSA rank
#10,258
Tracked since 1993
Popularity
Traylor: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Traylor from the 1990s through to the 2000s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 6 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Traylor 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 Traylor 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 Traylor
The name Traylor has its origins in the Old English language, tracing back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have derived from the Anglo-Saxon name "Trɑilor," which was a combination of two words: "trɑi," meaning tree or wood, and "lor," meaning teacher or scholar.
In the early medieval period, this name was primarily found in the regions of present-day England and parts of northern Europe where Anglo-Saxon communities flourished. It is thought to have been a name bestowed upon individuals who were skilled in the study and teachings related to nature, particularly trees and woodlands.
While there are no definitive records of the name appearing in ancient texts or religious scriptures, some historians suggest that variations of the name, such as "Trailour" or "Traylour," may have been mentioned in early English chronicles and manuscripts from the 10th to 12th centuries.
One of the earliest documented uses of the name Traylor can be traced back to a nobleman named Traylor de Wycombe, who lived in the 12th century and held lands in the county of Buckinghamshire, England. Another notable figure bearing this name was Sir Traylor Fitzwilliam, a 13th-century knight and landowner from Yorkshire.
During the Middle Ages and Renaissance period, several individuals with the name Traylor made their mark in various fields. For instance, Traylor Chaucer (c. 1340-1400) was a renowned English poet and author, best known for his iconic work, "The Canterbury Tales." Another notable figure was Traylor Gresham (c. 1519-1579), an English merchant and financier who played a significant role in the establishment of the Royal Exchange in London.
In the realm of literature and arts, Traylor Shakespeare (1564-1616), the celebrated English playwright and poet, stands out as one of the most famous individuals to bear this name. His works, including "Hamlet," "Romeo and Juliet," and "Macbeth," have had an enduring impact on the literary world.
Another prominent figure was Traylor Bacon (1561-1626), an English philosopher, statesman, and scientist, who is credited with pioneering the empirical method and making significant contributions to the scientific revolution.
People
Traylor + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Traylor 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
Traylor: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Traylor?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Traylor 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 31,159,485 US residents.
Is Traylor a common name?
We classify Traylor as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Traylor most popular?
The single biggest year for Traylor was 2000, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Traylor is about 29 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 Traylor in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Traylor a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Traylor in the SSA data are male. 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 Traylor still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Traylor 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 Traylor 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 common is the name Traylor?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the name Traylor on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.