Taylor
boy name#683 in 2025Taylor entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #51 in 1993, ranks #683 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1880–2025
#683
rank today
#51
peak (1993)
398
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #331 |
| 1890s | #359 |
| 1900s | #422 |
| 1910s | #514 |
| 1920s | #646 |
| 1930s | #717 |
| 1940s | #737 |
| 1950s | #783 |
| 1960s | #775 |
| 1970s | #581 |
| 1980s | #179 |
| 1990s | #74 |
| 2000s | #216 |
| 2010s | #438 |
| 2020s | #631 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Taylor has been most popular in TX, CA, FL.
Living bearers
About 106,000 people named Taylor are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Taylor alive today was born around 1992, making them about 33 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 #683 among US boy names in 2025, with 398 babies given the name.
- When was the name Taylor most popular?
- Taylor peaked in 1993, reaching #51 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Taylor with classmates?
- Taylor will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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