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Taylor is a feminine name used in English. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Its modern use as a feminine name may have been influenced by the British-American author Taylor Caldwell (1900-1985). Since 1990 it has been more popular for girls in the United States." It ranked #403 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, its modern use as a feminine name may have been influenced by the British-American author Taylor Caldwell (1900-1985). Since 1990 it has been more popular for girls in the United States. The entry lists its usage as English.
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Taylor ranked #403 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #403 | ssa-2025 |
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Names that Behind the Name files under the same origin (English) and that sit near Taylor in the 2025 American rankings.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Taylor mean?
Behind the Name does not give Taylor a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: its modern use as a feminine name may have been influenced by the British-American author Taylor Caldwell.
Is Taylor a popular name?
Taylor ranked #403 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Taylor a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Taylor appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it masculine & feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Taylor — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
