Taylor
Meaning: Tailor; one who cuts and sews cloth
Origin: Old French tailleur — an occupational surname for a tailor
Gender: Unisex
Rank in Australia: #288
Total births: 2,972
History: Taylor surged in the 2000s as a unisex surname-name in Australia. Taylor Walker captains Adelaide in the AFL. The name represents the Australian trend toward gender-neutral naming — a name that works for everyone.
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| Current rank (2010) | #85 |
| Babies named Taylor in 2010 | 86 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 2,972 |
| Peak year | 1997 (274 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #19 |
| Years in records | 1991–2010 (17 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 8 spots |
Frequently asked about Taylor
What does the name Taylor mean?
Taylor means “Tailor; one who cuts and sews cloth” from Old French tailleur — an occupational surname for a tailor roots.
What is the origin of the name Taylor?
Taylor has Old French tailleur — an occupational surname for a tailor origin. The traditional meaning is “Tailor; one who cuts and sews cloth”.
How popular is Taylor in Australia?
Taylor ranked #85 in Australia in 2010 — given to 86 babies that year.
When was Taylor most popular?
Taylor peaked in 1997 with 274 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Taylor a boy or girl name?
Taylor is predominantly a girls' name in Australia — over 90% of Taylors in registered births are female.
How long has Taylor been recorded in Australia?
Taylor appears in birth records in Australia across 17 years — from 1991 through 2010.