Taylor
Unisex name · Old french · pronounced TAY-lur
Verified name
What does Taylor mean?
Tailor
Origin and language
Old french, Latin
Language family: English
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 577 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is moderately common. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 507 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Tay, Taytay
Variant: Tayler, Tailor
Related: Tyler, Mason
Using Taylor across cultures
Occupational surname iconic for both genders.
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