Taelor Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Taelor is a modern English name derived from the occupational surname Taylor, which means 'cutter' or 'tailor'. It evolved from Old French through Middle English into its current form. The name reflects traits of creativity and individuality. There is no biblical relevance associated with Taelor.
The name Taelor is most popular in Utah, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady 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, Taelor has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Taelor' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 8362nd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 8289th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 17359th out of 23106 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2458th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2297th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 6220th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Taelor' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Taelor"
Pronunciation
/ˈteɪlɚ/
Origin
Modern English
Etymology
Taelor is a modern variation of the name Taylor, which originated as an occupational surname for a tailor, derived from the Old French 'tailleur', meaning 'to cut'.
Meaning
cutter, tailor
Language Evolution
Old French: taillour, Middle English: taillour, Modern English: Taylor
Historical Usage
The name Taylor gained popularity in England during the Middle Ages and has remained a common surname and given name into modern times. Taelor emerged as a variant in the late 20th century, reflecting a trend for unique spellings.
Variants & Derivatives
Taylor, Tayler, Taylore
Modern Popularity & Image
Taelor is perceived as a modern and trendy name, often associated with individuality and creativity.
Famous People
Taelor McNaughton (a contemporary artist), Taelor Blake (a social media influencer)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Taelor"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Taelor"
"Taelor" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 8362nd of 16616 | 52 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 8289th of 24088 | 121 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 17359th of 23106 | 17 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 2458th of 27321 | 753 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 2297th of 35406 | 1,246 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 6220th of 30306 | 236 |
Regional Popularity of "Taelor" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Taelor" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
49.50% 1824th/3685 |
- |
40.22% 2089th/5194 |
34.04% 2150th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
40.90% 1874th/4582 |
- |
35.88% 2624th/7313 |
39.92% 2979th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
88.13% 3511th/3984 |
- |
84.54% 5767th/6822 |
- |
State-by-State Popularity of "Taelor"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Taelor" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.