Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Taylor.
National Rank (2025)
#403
All-Time Peak Rank
#6 (1994)
Total U.S. Births
330,145
Unisex Distribution25.6% Boy / 74.4% GirlBalance: Leans Female
💡 The Taylor Vibe: This choice is considered a Declining Classic. A previously dominant name currently experiencing a prolonged generational cooling period.
📖 The Story Behind Taylor
According to SSA data, Taylor achieved its highest historical rank of #6 in 1994. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 1993 with 21,270 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 79.4%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 60 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Taylor scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Fast Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-79.4% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record21,270Births in 1993
Years in Top 100
28yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
60Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:0
1920s:0
1930s:0
1940s:0
1950s:32
1960s:94
1970s:626
1980s:13,623
1990s:169,040
2000s:100,999
2010s:38,221
2020s:7,510
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesTa-yor
Letter Count6 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 25.7% of SSA names. Starts with T, a letter used by only 6.1% of SSA names.
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