Is Taylor a boy or girl name?

Taylor is a unisex name — it is given to both boys and girls.

How popular is Taylor?

Taylor scores 70/100 on Namelia's popularity index, with a peak around 2015.

What are good nicknames for Taylor?

Popular nicknames for Taylor: Tay, TayTay, Tee, T.

What names are similar to Taylor?

Names similar to Taylor: Tyler, Peyton, Jordan, Morgan — close in sound, origin, or style.

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Taylor

Taylor is derived from the Old French word 'tailleur', which means 'cutter' and refers to a tailor. Originally a surname occupational in nature, it indicated someone who made or adjusted clothes. It became a popular given name in the English-speaking world and is linked to the trade skills and craftsmanship of tailoring.

IPA: /ˈteɪ.lər/ · Simplified: TAY-lor

Unisex

Old French

English

Western Europe

versatile

modern

approachable

creative

70/100

Popularity

Falling

10-Year Trend

Countries

2015

Peak Year

Meaning of Taylor

Etymology, origin story, and cultural significance.

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How to pronounce Taylor

IPA notation and a simplified pronunciation guide.

IPA: /ˈteɪ.lər/ · Simplified: TAY-lor

Nicknames for Taylor

Common diminutives and short forms used in everyday life.

Tay

TayTay

Tee

Taylor name popularity

Popularity score over the last 10 years and countries where this name is popular.

Popular in Countries

Top countries where this name is most common.

United States

Canada

Australia

United Kingdom

New Zealand

International Forms

How this name appears across different languages and cultures.

Tailor

Tayler

Taylar

Names like Taylor

Names with a similar feel you might also like.

Tyler

Peyton

Jordan

Morgan

Collections featuring Taylor

Curated name lists where this name appears

French names

Personality

Traits and perception commonly associated with this name.

Individuals named Taylor are often seen as adaptable and social. They tend to exhibit creativity and an eagerness to connect with a variety of people. Their name, being unisex, reflects a modern openness to diversity and inclusivity.

Name Day

Traditional celebration date for this name.

Not traditionally celebrated

Famous people named Taylor

Well-known figures who share this name.

Taylor Swift

American singer-songwriter known for her narrative songwriting and global success, born in 1989.

James Taylor

American singer-songwriter and guitarist known for his influence in folk rock music, active since the 1970s.

Frequently asked questions about Taylor

Quick answers on meaning, gender, popularity, and nicknames.

What does Taylor mean?: Here is the meaning behind Taylor: Taylor is derived from the Old French word 'tailleur', which means 'cutter' and refers to a tailor. Originally a surname occupational in nature, it indicated someone who made or adjusted clothes. It became a popular given name in the English-speaking world and is linked to the trade skills and craftsmanship of tailoring.
Is Taylor a boy or girl name?: Taylor is a unisex name — it is given to both boys and girls.
How popular is Taylor?: Taylor scores 70/100 on Namelia's popularity index, with a peak around 2015.
What are good nicknames for Taylor?: Popular nicknames for Taylor: Tay, TayTay, Tee, T.
What names are similar to Taylor?: Names similar to Taylor: Tyler, Peyton, Jordan, Morgan — close in sound, origin, or style.

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