Tayler
Every Tayler since 1978 — 13,756 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Tayler
Tayler is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #5,893 in 2025 with 21 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1978, 13,756 American babies have been named Tayler — about 81% girls and 19% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1993, when 1,024 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 Tayler stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Tayler 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 | 21 | #5,893 | 25 | #4,236 |
| 2024 | 20 | #6,139 | 23 | #4,553 |
| 2023 | 23 | #5,534 | 17 | #5,639 |
| 2022 | 19 | #6,445 | 21 | #4,829 |
| 2021 | 34 | #4,233 | 19 | #5,089 |
| 2020 | 27 | #4,865 | 16 | #5,669 |
| 2019 | 29 | #4,763 | 11 | #7,574 |
| 2018 | 53 | #3,099 | 17 | #5,517 |
| 2017 | 68 | #2,595 | 14 | #6,298 |
| 2016 | 75 | #2,461 | 20 | #4,921 |
| 2015 | 71 | #2,553 | 27 | #3,973 |
| 2014 | 96 | #2,048 | 28 | #3,771 |
| 2013 | 104 | #1,928 | 22 | #4,443 |
| 2012 | 116 | #1,779 | 39 | #2,998 |
| 2011 | 130 | #1,654 | 31 | #3,502 |
| 2010 | 156 | #1,455 | 42 | #2,867 |
| 2009 | 208 | #1,206 | 43 | #2,841 |
| 2008 | 212 | #1,206 | 46 | #2,712 |
| 2007 | 242 | #1,083 | 48 | #2,597 |
| 2006 | 290 | #912 | 66 | #2,032 |
| 2005 | 281 | #898 | 71 | #1,834 |
| 2004 | 321 | #794 | 62 | #1,973 |
| 2003 | 354 | #723 | 71 | #1,734 |
| 2002 | 365 | #689 | 64 | #1,814 |
| 2001 | 438 | #584 | 79 | #1,541 |
| 2000 | 512 | #516 | 105 | #1,258 |
| 1995 | 737 | #357 | 162 | #851 |
| 1990 | 296 | #708 | 93 | #1,115 |
| 1985 | 36 | #2,699 | 23 | #2,350 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Tayler in 2025?
Tayler ranked #5,893 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 21 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Tayler?
13,756 babies have been named Tayler in the United States since 1978, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Tayler most popular?
Tayler peaked in 1993, when 1,024 newborns received the name.
Is Tayler a boy or girl name?
Tayler is used for both: about 81% of babies named Tayler have been girls and 19% boys.
Is the name Tayler rising or falling?
Tayler is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.