Taylor Name Meaning, Origin, Popularity, Girl Names Like Taylor

Taylor Name Origin: English
Pronunciation: tay-ler
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Taylor Name Meaning

The name Taylor is often thought to mean “one who cuts,” in reference to the original tailoring profession. However, it can also be interpreted to mean “one who shapes and molds,” which is quite fitting given the many different careers and paths that people with the name Taylor have pursued over the years.

History of the Name Taylor

The name Taylor has a long and storied history. It is thought to have originated as a surname in medieval England, derived from the Old French word “tailleur,” meaning “cutter.” This likely referred to someone who worked as a tailor, cutting and sewing clothing.

Over time, the surname Taylor began to be used as a given name as well, and it has been popular for both boys and girls in the English-speaking world for centuries.

Popularity of the Name Taylor

In recent years, Taylor has become a particularly popular name for girls in the United States. It has been among the top 100 most popular names for girls every year since 1978, and it reached its peak popularity in 2007 when it was the 15th most popular name for girls.

Famous Taylors

Throughout history, there have been many famous people named Taylor, including:

Taylor Swift, the award-winning singer-songwriter who has taken the music world by storm
Elizabeth Taylor, the legendary actress known for her beauty and talent
Zachary Taylor, the 12th President of the United States
Taylor Lautner, the actor who rose to fame as Jacob Black in the Twilight film series
Taylor Kitsch, Canadian actor and model
Taylor Momsen, American singer, songwriter, model, and actress

Final Thoughts on the Name Taylor

It’s clear that the name Taylor has been a recipe for success for many people throughout history. From tailors to musicians, actors, politicians, and more, those with the name Taylor have shown that they have the ability to shape and mold their lives in any way they choose. And with its timeless popularity, it’s a name that’s sure to be around for many years to come.

In conclusion, Taylor is a name that has long history, originates from Old French word “tailleur” which means “cutter” and it also can be interpreted as “one who shapes and molds”, it has been popular for both boys and girls in the English-speaking world for centuries, and in recent years, it became a particularly popular name for girls in the United States. Famous Taylors are Taylor Swift, Elizabeth Taylor, Zachary Taylor, Taylor Lautner, Taylor Kitsch, Taylor Momsen, and many more.

Taylor Name Popularity

How popular is the name Taylor? Here’s everything we know.

Year	Rank	# Births	% Births
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1974	2,067	10	0.0008%
1975	2,322	6	0.0005%
1976	1,593	23	0.0018%
1977	1,135	63	0.0047%
1978	1,186	59	0.0044%
1979	1,067	80	0.0057%
1980	766	160	0.0109%
1981	501	359	0.0244%
1982	377	569	0.0381%
1983	336	643	0.0436%
1984	274	845	0.0568%
1985	243	1,038	0.0684%
1986	217	1,192	0.079%
1987	164	1,687	0.1105%
1988	102	2,784	0.1786%
1989	75	4,062	0.2517%
1990	46	7,257	0.4378%
1991	32	10,253	0.629%
1992	17	14,949	0.9366%
1993	7	21,266	1.364%
1994	6	20,733	1.351%
1995	6	20,425	1.3552%
1996	6	19,151	1.279%
1997	7	19,503	1.3187%
1998	7	18,572	1.2409%
1999	8	16,905	1.1288%
2000	10	15,078	0.987%
2001	12	13,690	0.9086%
2002	18	11,467	0.7652%
2003	19	10,308	0.6776%
2004	22	9,303	0.6104%
2005	24	8,671	0.5671%
2006	23	8,557	0.5465%
2007	24	7,960	0.5045%
2008	22	8,335	0.5393%
2009	22	7,582	0.5073%
2010	36	5,894	0.409%
2011	44	5,188	0.3641%
2012	46	4,864	0.3413%
2013	59	4,135	0.2904%
2014	77	3,808	0.2614%
2015	77	3,744	0.2573%
2016	90	3,263	0.2263%
2017	113	2,683	0.1922%
2018	119	2,473	0.18%
2019	130	2,034	0.1503%
2020	161	1,692	0.1329%
2021	189	1,420	0.1162%
2022	218	1,336	0.1013%

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Names Like Taylor

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What names are variants of Taylor?

Mix it up with these names that are a variation of the name Taylor.

Name	Meaning	Origin
Tahlor	Tailor; to cut	French
Tailor	Tailor; to cut	French
Tayler	Tailor; to cut	French

What names sound like Taylor?

If you like how Taylor sounds, you might also like these names that sound like Taylor.

Name	Meaning	Origin	Popularity	Other Gender
Talora
Tyller	A worker in roof tiles	English

What names are similar to Taylor?

Find a name that’s like Taylor, but just a little bit different.

Name	Meaning	Origin	Popularity	Other Gender
Tayla	Combination of T- and names ending in -ayla	American
Tyler	A worker in roof tiles	English

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Siblings of Taylor

Mamas with kids named Taylor also have kids with these names.

Name	Meaning	Origin	Popularity	Other Gender
Garrett	Spear rule	English
Camden	Valley	English

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17 Comments

Linda Sep 2 at 2:31 pm

My daughter, Taylor, is 32 now. I named her after the 1980s’ singer Taylor Dayne (altho that’s not her birth name). I did think the name was wonderfully unique for a girl. It wasn’t until recently that I learned I had a g-g-granduncle named Taylor and this was from 1849. Didn’t even know it was a given name back then.

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Taylor Swift Feb 5 at 12:06 pm

The Eras Tour is the ongoing sixth concert tour by the American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift, who described it as a journey through all of her “musical eras”. A homage to her 10-album discography, the Eras Tour is Swift’s most expansive tour yet, with 151 shows across five continents.

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- Taylor's mommy Feb 21 at 6:56 pm
  
  Hey there! I named my beautiful daughter Taylor after Taylor Swift! My story is below how I named her it but long story short I love her and my daughter loves her even more! My daughter actually got the 22 hat from ts and it was such a cool experience! (see below for my longer story about it)
  
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Taylor's mommy Oct 29 at 7:53 pm

Hey everyone! My daughter?s name is Taylor and we have a fun story to tell. Back when I was pregnant, I was a huge fan of Taylor Swift. At the time I didn’t know what to name my baby girl, and I then thought of the name Taylor! I have been a fan ever since a little girl and I have been to all of her tours! Fast forward to today, she is 10 years old and she is the biggest swiftie ever (I am so proud.) Anyways, I surprised my daughter with front row seats to Taylor swifts eras tour in the concert (from the summer. She had the time of her life……and the best thing of all, we ran into Taylor Swift’s mom when we were getting our seats because the VIP area was open! My daughter and I talked to her for a bit….and I talked to Taylor’s mom about something very special for my daughter. During the tour, when her Red album was on (My daughter’s favorite album), Taylor’s crew brought her to the very front (right by Taylor Swift), and during the song she gave my daughter her 22 Hat!!!! That was a day that I will NEVER forget. I still look back and I am so grateful for Taylor Swift and her inspiration towards me and my daughter. She keeps her hat very safe right by the side of her bed. When friends come over, Taylor loves to boast about her hat and her friends can’t believe that she got to meet Taylor Swift! We already have tickets to next year’s eras tour in Miami for front row seats!

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shelly Dec 8 at 11:01 pm

I do not appreciate the name at all. It sounds very sharp, just as its meaning, to cut. Its cold, not soft or the least bit feminine. as a last name- doesn’t matter.

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- TAYLOR GARRISON Apr 9 at 3:43 pm
  
  TAYLOR GARRISON
  
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- Taylor Sep 8 at 8:28 am
  
  Your just jealous because your name is shelly stop hating on mom websites you old hag
  
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  - Taylor's mommy Oct 29 at 7:33 pm
    
    Stop hating on my daughter. Taylor is such a beautiful name and I got inspired by Taylor Swift (scroll down for full story)
    
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Taylor Jan 10 at 8:38 pm

Taylor just sounded cute and could be boy or girl (I wanted her name to possibly be boy name too)

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Tiffany Jul 29 at 2:44 pm

I liked the way it sounds with both her middle and last name
It starts with letter T
Gender netural name
unique but not too odd/different

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Mikkayla Jan 14 at 9:42 am

I waited until I had my baby to pick her name out too see what fits her face I love The name of Taylor it’s pretty for a lil girl

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Kirstin Apr 29 at 1:44 pm

It wasn’t too common, is pretty and elegant and just suited her

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Brittany Mar 27 at 5:06 pm

We just liked it

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Amy Nov 12 at 11:12 am

I have always loved the name taylor. I love he name. Taylor is a sassy 8 yr old girl

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Tara Aug 30 at 9:56 pm

I have always liked the name and it starts with the first initial of my name, Tara. Taylor sounds good with my mom’s middle name, Faye.

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Tara Aug 1 at 7:40 pm

I have always loved the name Taylor and Faye is.my mom’s middle name. So we share the same first initial.

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Brooke Jun 27 at 9:48 pm

My middle name and grandfather first name. Maiden name dating back to the 1500 in our family tree

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