Taelor
Every Taelor since 1983 — 2,437 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Taelor
Taelor is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #8,812 in 2025 with 12 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1983, 2,437 American babies have been named Taelor — about 92% girls and 8% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1999, when 141 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Taelor stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Taelor year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | #8,812 | — | — |
| 2024 | 5 | #17,415 | — | — |
| 2023 | 9 | #11,077 | — | — |
| 2022 | 8 | #12,129 | — | — |
| 2021 | 11 | #9,481 | — | — |
| 2020 | 12 | #8,902 | — | — |
| 2019 | 20 | #6,155 | — | — |
| 2018 | 22 | #5,769 | — | — |
| 2017 | 24 | #5,505 | 6 | #12,053 |
| 2016 | 26 | #5,274 | 6 | #11,968 |
| 2015 | 40 | #3,836 | — | — |
| 2014 | 29 | #4,886 | — | — |
| 2013 | 30 | #4,743 | 5 | #13,812 |
| 2012 | 46 | #3,520 | 11 | #7,486 |
| 2011 | 45 | #3,547 | 5 | #14,083 |
| 2010 | 31 | #4,722 | 8 | #9,565 |
| 2009 | 48 | #3,455 | — | — |
| 2008 | 65 | #2,798 | 7 | #10,898 |
| 2007 | 74 | #2,538 | 11 | #7,523 |
| 2006 | 69 | #2,628 | 10 | #7,917 |
| 2005 | 63 | #2,703 | 9 | #8,215 |
| 2004 | 57 | #2,845 | 8 | #8,815 |
| 2003 | 69 | #2,410 | — | — |
| 2002 | 98 | #1,842 | 5 | #12,271 |
| 2001 | 111 | #1,650 | 7 | #9,117 |
| 2000 | 95 | #1,826 | 12 | #5,867 |
| 1995 | 119 | #1,390 | 9 | #6,344 |
| 1990 | 45 | #2,637 | 6 | #8,002 |
| 1985 | 10 | #6,906 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Taelor in 2025?
Taelor ranked #8,812 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 12 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Taelor?
2,437 babies have been named Taelor in the United States since 1983, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Taelor most popular?
Taelor peaked in 1999, when 141 newborns received the name.
Is Taelor a boy or girl name?
Taelor is used for both: about 92% of babies named Taelor have been girls and 8% boys.
Is the name Taelor rising or falling?
Taelor is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.