Tayler is a distinctive choice, ranked #3689 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Tayler in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#3689
About the Name Tayler
Tayler has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 885 places in five years. It was most popular in 1996 at #594 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Tayler is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Tayler
Unlikely. With around 5 UK babies named Tayler per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Tayler in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Tayler has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 885 places in the last five years. Its peak was #594 in 1996. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.
Tayler is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.
Tayler does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice — your child is unlikely to encounter American Taylers in the wild.
5
UK babies named Tayler (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
< 1
In a school of 600
↓ 885 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Tayler
Likely around 1 other Tayler in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
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