Taylor is right at the cusp of a changing of the tides. What used to be more often used as a boys' name (à la Taylor Lautner), is now a girls' name favorite (thank you, Taylor Swift.) As a result, parents are gravitating towards the similar-sounding Tyler instead. Taylor is an occupational name referring to, you guessed it, a tailor.
Popularity:
How popular is Taylor? Here's how many babies were named Taylor over time, according to the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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