Taylor

At a Glance: Name: Taylor – Meaning: tailor, cloth-cutter – Origin: English (occupational surname, from Old French 'tailleur') – Gender: Neutral – Pronunciation: TAY-lur

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Taylor comes from the Old French word 'tailleur,' meaning tailor or cloth-cutter — an English occupational surname turned first name. It works for any gender, is said TAY-lur, and has a clean, modern style for parents drawn to clean, contemporary names.

Meaning & Origin of Taylor

Meaning: Tailor, cloth-cutter.

Origin: English (occupational surname, from Old French 'tailleur').

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Taylor

Phonetic: TAY-lur   IPA: /ˈteɪlər/

Popularity of Taylor

Taylor hit its high point in 1994, ranking #6 with 20,734 babies given the name that year. By 2024 it had dropped to #353, with only 877 babies — a sharp decline from its 1990s peak.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Taylor mean?

Tailor, cloth-cutter. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Taylor)

How do you pronounce Taylor?

Taylor is pronounced TAY-lur (IPA: /ˈteɪlər/).

Is Taylor a popular name right now?

Taylor peaked at #6 in 1994 and is ranked #353 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)

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