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Summary

The name Baylor originates from the Old English word for steward or overseer, reflecting a role of responsibility and management. It has evolved through historical forms such as Bailiff and Bailor before becoming Baylor in modern usage. The name is associated with strength and leadership, particularly in the academic context, and has gained popularity due to its association with Baylor University. There is no biblical relevance tied to this name.

The name Baylor is most popular in Oklahoma, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Baylor has been too falling for male in MidWest, too falling for female in MidWest, too falling for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for male in South, too falling for female in South, too falling for male in West, too falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Baylor' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 5260th out of 7545 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 7552nd out of 7552 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 4003rd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1314th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 560th out of 23106 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 18297th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 4435th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1095th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Baylor' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.