Taylar Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Taylar is a modern English name derived from the Old French word for 'tailor,' reflecting a meaning associated with cutting or tailoring. It evolved from historical forms like tailleur and tailer, gaining popularity as a unisex name in recent decades. It does not have biblical relevance but is considered trendy and creative in contemporary society.
The name Taylar is most popular in Louisiana, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the South 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, Taylar has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, 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 Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Taylar' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 11936th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 21999th out of 24088 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2293rd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2077th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 6095th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Taylar' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Taylar"
Pronunciation
/ˈteɪlər/
Origin
Modern English
Etymology
Taylar is a modern variant of the name Taylor, which originates from the Old French word 'tailleur' meaning 'to cut' or 'one who tailors clothes.'
Meaning
to cut, tailor
Language Evolution
Old French: tailleur, Middle English: tailer, Modern English: Taylor, Taylar
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the late 20th century as a unisex name, particularly in English-speaking countries.
Variants & Derivatives
Taylor, Taylore, Tailor
Modern Popularity & Image
Taylar is perceived as a modern and trendy name, often associated with creativity and individuality.
Famous People
Taylor Swift, Taylor Lautner
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Taylar"
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 "Taylar"
"Taylar" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 11936th of 16616 | 19 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 21999th of 24088 | 8 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 2293rd of 27321 | 820 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 2077th of 35406 | 1,445 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 6095th of 30306 | 242 |
Regional Popularity of "Taylar" 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 "Taylar" 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) |
49.36% 1819th/3685 |
69.43% 3107th/4475 |
38.12% 1980th/5194 |
42.74% 2700th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
42.73% 1958th/4582 |
74.90% 3868th/5164 |
25.69% 1879th/7313 |
54.29% 4052nd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
59.79% 4079th/6822 |
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State-by-State Popularity of "Taylar"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Taylar" 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.