Taylor
Peaked at #6 nationally in 1994, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Taylor has been recorded 74% of the time for girls and 26% of the time for boys.
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Taylor — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#6
in 1994
Current rank
#353
in 2024
Years tracked
69
1951–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1951, Taylor reached its peak popularity for girls in 1994, ranking #6 nationally with 20,734 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #77 (2014) to #353 (2024) — a 78% drop.
As of 2024, Taylor ranks #353 nationally for girls, with 877 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #353 | 877 |
| 2023 | #260 | 1,192 |
| 2022 | #216 | 1,371 |
| 2021 | #192 | 1,544 |
| 2020 | #162 | 1,747 |
| 2019 | #135 | 2,048 |
| 2018 | #121 | 2,499 |
| 2017 | #113 | 2,705 |
Taylor — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#51
in 1993
Current rank
#667
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Taylor reached its peak popularity for boys in 1993, ranking #51 nationally with 7,687 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #433 (2014) to #667 (2024) — a 35% drop.
As of 2024, Taylor ranks #667 nationally for boys, with 411 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #667 | 411 |
| 2023 | #590 | 485 |
| 2022 | #618 | 453 |
| 2021 | #643 | 430 |
| 2020 | #593 | 465 |
| 2019 | #596 | 465 |
| 2018 | #530 | 535 |
| 2017 | #504 | 577 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — includes both girls' and boys' names.
Common Questions
When was Taylor most popular?
Taylor was most popular in 1994, when it ranked #6 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Taylor becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Taylor?
At least 442,493 babies have been recorded with the name Taylor in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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