Tayler
Meaningtailor · English form of Taylor
- US rank
- #4,139
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #807 in 1994
25 babies were named Tayler in the US in 2025. It has climbed 1,312 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1978–2025
US births per million boys, 1981–2025
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Tayler you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 68,493 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Tayler, 25 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Tayler would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryTayler first shows up in US birth records in 1978, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 47 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1994, when it ranked #807. Today it's #4,139, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowTayler was 3.7× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 18,692 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 68,493.
- TrendTayler has climbed 1,312 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #4,139. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Boy or girlTayler is given to both boys and girls: 54% of the 46 babies named Tayler in 2025 were boys. That makes it one of the names that truly works for either.
- MeaningTayler is an English form of Taylor, which means “tailor”.
About the name Tayler
Tayler is a gender-neutral name of English origin meaning “tailor”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with T and ending in “-ler”. US birth records list Tayler for boys from 1981 to 2025, in 45 of those 45 years. Its best year was 1994, when it ranked #807 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #4,139, with 25 babies. Of the 46 US babies named Tayler in 2025, 46% were girls and 54% were boys.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.9 | 512,821 girls |
| 1980s | 29 | 34,188 girls |
| 1990s | 356 | 2,807 girls |
| 2000s | 175 | 5,706 girls |
| 2010s | 51 | 19,585 girls |
| 2020s | 15 | 67,644 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 12 | 80,142 boys |
| 1990s | 69 | 14,409 boys |
| 2000s | 33 | 30,377 boys |
| 2010s | 13 | 75,358 boys |
| 2020s | 12 | 85,714 boys |
Other spellings of Tayler
More English names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
Questions about the name Tayler
What does the name Tayler mean?
Tayler means “tailor” in English, as a form of Taylor.
What is the origin of the name Tayler?
Tayler has English roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Oliver.
Is Tayler a boy or girl name?
Both. Tayler is used for boys and girls: in 2025, 46% of US babies named Tayler were girls.
How popular is the name Tayler?
Tayler ranked #4,139 for US boys in 2025, given to 25 babies. Its best year was 1994 (#807).