Taylor
How to say it: TAY-lur · /ˈteɪlər/
From an English surname derived from Old French 'sailleor' meaning 'acrobat, dancer'; as a modern given name it may also evoke the homophone word 'sailor'. source 1
Taylor was the 408th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 1,170 babies of either sex (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1990s, its births are down about 73% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #734 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #408 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 (both sexes) | 1,170 |
| Share of births | 1 in 2,726 |
| Peak decade | 1990s |
| Change over 10 years | −73% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #734 |
| In France, 2025 | #1,126 among girls’ names, 80 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Popularity crested for Taylor in the 1990s. Now far below that height, it seems set to continue fading over the next few years.
What goes with it
Even and straightforward with soft and crisp sounds, it has an occupational past. Parker aligns in style.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Taylor is about 1 in 114.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French.
In France: #1,126 for girls in 2025.
Ireland: #481.
Famous people named Taylor
- Taylor Swift (born 1989)American singer-songwriter
- Taylor Lautner (born 1992)American actor
- Taylor Momsen (born 1993)American actress, singer and model
From Wikidata and Wikipedia
Keep exploring
About as popular as Taylor
Find names you'll both love, starting with Taylor
The one-minute style quiz.