Is Taylor a popular name?

Taylor reached a best rank of #59 in 2008 and has charted in 3 years.

Where does Taylor rank now?

Taylor does not appear in the top ranks in the most recent data (2025).

Is Taylor a boy or girl name?

It is recorded primarily as a girls' name.

Taylor

Girls

Best rank #59 (2008) · ranked in 3 years

Taylor has appeared in the popularity rankings across 3 of the tracked years since 2008.

It eased from #59 in 2008 to #90 in 2010.

As of the latest count (2025), Taylor has fallen out of the top ranks.

At its peak year of 2008, Taylor was given to 9,712 newborns.

Taylor was most popular around 2008, making it characteristic of the 2000s generation.

Rank by year

2010906,856
2009638,683
2008599,712

Similar names

Names similar to Taylor include Theodore, Tyler, Thomas, which share a starting letter or overlapping popularity. Compare their rank trajectories below.

Frequently asked questions

Is Taylor a popular name?: Taylor reached a best rank of #59 in 2008 and has charted in 3 years.
Where does Taylor rank now?: Taylor does not appear in the top ranks in the most recent data (2025).
Is Taylor a boy or girl name?: It is recorded primarily as a girls' name.
When was Taylor most popular?: Taylor peaked around 2008.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) - Popular Baby Names (national)