How Many People Are Named Taylor?
442,493
people in the United States are named Taylor
1 in 757 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#156
⭐ Uncommon
Population Percentage
0.1321%
Of US population
Peak Year
1993
28,958 births
Trend
↓
Declining
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
English
Pronunciation:
TAY-lər
Gender:
Primarily Male
Meaning:
From an English surname which originally denoted someone who was a tailor, from Norman French tailleur, ultimately from Latin taliare "to cut". Its modern use as a feminine name may have been influenced by British author Taylor Caldwell (1900-1985).
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Gender Neutral
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 26.0 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1880 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
California
38,568
Texas
34,971
Florida
22,008
Ohio
20,570
New York
18,135
Georgia
17,459
Illinois
16,371
Pennsylvania
16,158
North Carolina
14,938
Michigan
14,583
💡 Fun Facts About "Taylor"
- 1,288 babies were named Taylor in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1993
- Currently declining in popularity
- First recorded in 1880
- Most popular in California
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