Taylor

Meaning of Taylor

It means "tailor," someone who makes clothes.

Taylor has English roots — browse every English baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Taylor

Taylor has cooled off, slipping to #403 in 2025, down from a peak of #10 in 2000.

Taylor as a boy's name

Taylor is also used as a boy's name, currently ranked #685 in the US. This name means "tailor," someone who makes clothes.

Notable people named Taylor

• Taylor Swift
  Singer and songwriter
• Taylor Momsen
  Actress and musician
• Taylor Schilling
  Actress (Orange is the New Black)
• Taylor Hill
  Model
• Taylor Cole
  Actress

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Questions about the name Taylor

What does the name Taylor mean?

Taylor means it means "tailor," someone who makes clothes, and it comes from English origins.

Is Taylor a boy's or a girl's name?

Taylor is used for both boys and girls in the United States, which makes it a unisex name.

How popular is the name Taylor?

In 2025, Taylor ranked #403 for girls, down from #353 the year before and #685 for boys, down from #667 the year before.

When was Taylor most popular?

Taylor peaked at #10 in 2000.