Taylor: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: ta-he-e-lo-hr
Origin: France
gender-female

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Updated on Aug 14, 2024 · 2 mins read
Region Origin: Western Europe
Meaning: Tailor

Taylor is a gender-neutral name of French origin, meaning "tailor" or "to cut". The name has its roots in the Old French word "tailleur," which means "tailor". It was originally used as an occupational name for a tailor who cut cloth, and its popularity in England during the Middle Ages was influenced by the Norman conquest. Occupational surnames were common in medieval England, and the name Taylor became associated with strength and skill, qualities that are still associated with the name today. The name Taylor has been used as both a first name and a surname, and it is a unisex name, meaning it can be used for both boys and girls. In Wales, Taylor is a rare name, while in Scotland, it is more commonly used as a surname. The popularity of the name Taylor increased significantly after the success of recording artist Taylor Swift, making it a more popular name for girls.

Taylor Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Taylor is currently #281 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Taylor is currently #143 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Taylor is currently #278 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-female Girl Unique: Taylor is currently #143 on Kiindred Girl Unique Names

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Famous People Named Taylor

This section lists notable individuals and public figures named Taylor, showcasing their achievements and contributions in various fields.

  • Taylor Swift: Taylor Swift is an American singer-songwriter known for her narrative songwriting and hit songs such as "Love Story," "Shake It Off," and "Blank Space."
  • Taylor Lautner: Taylor Lautner is an American actor known for his role as Jacob Black in the "Twilight" film series.
  • Taylor Kitsch: Taylor Kitsch is a Canadian actor and model known for his roles in "Friday Night Lights," "John Carter," and "Lone Survivor."
  • Taylor Schilling: Taylor Schilling is an American actress known for her role as Piper Chapman in the Netflix series "Orange Is the New Black."
  • Taylor Momsen: Taylor Momsen is an American singer, songwriter, former actress, and model known for her role in "Gossip Girl" and as the lead vocalist of the rock band 'The Pretty Reckless'.

 

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