Taylor
girl name#403 in 2025Taylor entered the US charts in 1951, peaked at #6 in 1994, ranks #403 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1951–2025
#403
rank today
#6
peak (1994)
772
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1950s | #5081 |
| 1960s | #4542 |
| 1970s | #2113 |
| 1980s | #302 |
| 1990s | #14 |
| 2000s | #20 |
| 2010s | #80 |
| 2020s | #264 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Taylor has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 326,000 people named Taylor are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Taylor alive today was born around 1998, making them about 27 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Taylor in 2025?
- Taylor ranks #403 among US girl names in 2025, with 772 babies given the name.
- When was the name Taylor most popular?
- Taylor peaked in 1994, reaching #6 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Taylor with classmates?
- Taylor will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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