Unisex · #4,300 in 2026

Taylon

Current Rank
#4,300
Peak Rank
#2,287 (2009)
Total Babies
1K
5-Yr Trend
-22%
👧 Girl peak #7,741 (178 total)
👦 Boy peak #2,287 (1K total)
👦As Boy Name
1985
First Year
2026
Last Year
2009
Peak Year
#2287
Peak Rank
1K
Total Count
41
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1992
First Year
2023
Last Year
1997
Peak Year
#7741
Peak Rank
178
Total Count
23
Years Active

The Story of Taylon

As a girl name

The earliest SSA record of Taylon as a girl name dates back to 1992, when 5 babies received it. 1997 was its biggest year on record, with 11 newborns named Taylon — #7,741 in the national rankings. About 45% of every Taylon on record arrived during the 2000s, its defining decade. Taylon last appeared in the published SSA data in 2023, with 7 recorded births — it has not charted nationally since. All told, over 178 Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 1990s to the 2020s.

As a boy name

The earliest SSA record of Taylon as a boy name dates back to 1985, when 6 babies received it. 2009 was its biggest year on record, with 57 newborns named Taylon — #2,287 in the national rankings. About 33% of every Taylon on record arrived during the 2010s, its defining decade. As of 2026, Taylon ranks #4,300 for boys with 25 births, falling sharply (-22%). All told, over 1K Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 1980s to the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Girls Boys

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Taylon

Phonetically similar names — useful when Taylon is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Taylon

What does the name Taylon mean?
Taylon is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1985. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Taylon in 2026?
In 2026, Taylon ranks #4,300 among boys' names in the U.S., with 25 babies given the name that year.
When was Taylon most popular?
Taylon reached its peak popularity in 2009, ranking #2,287 that year with 57 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Taylon most popular?
Taylon has historically been most popular in Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Taylon.
Is Taylon a unisex name?
Yes — Taylon is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 13% of Taylons assigned female and 87% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Taylon?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Taylon include Kerri, Ronrico, Jermale. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Taylon

Taylon is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1985 and has accumulated 1K births in the dataset. Taylon's peak popularity came in 2009 when it ranked #2,287. Use the chart and map above to compare Taylon's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.