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UK name, mostly boys

Taelor

Spelling variation of Taylor, an occupational English surname derived from "tailor".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2020. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Also recorded as a girls' name in the UK, with 7 girls.

Taelor is mostly registered for boys in the UK records. People looking for Taelor popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2020 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4608, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1998, with 3 births.

This profile covers 9 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 1998 to 2020. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 9 living people in the UK are called Taelor. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2021 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Taelor ranked #4608 for boys in England and Wales in 2020, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 1998, when 3 boys were registered as Taelor.
  • Taelor is also recorded for girls, but the boys side is the larger UK variant in these records.
  • About 9 living people in the UK are estimated to have Taelor as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
  • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 56.3% of Taelor registrations are for boys.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4608

2020

Births in 2020

3

Latest year

Peak year

1998

3 births

Estimated living

9

2026

Gender

Boy and girl registrations for Taelor

In England and Wales birth records, Taelor has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 56.3% of registrations are for boys and 43.8% are for girls.

These figures use the sex categories in the published baby-name files. They are useful for spotting how the name is used at registration, but they are not a live measure of gender identity or everyone living with the name today.

56% boys
44% girls
Boys9 (56.3%)Girls7 (43.8%)

Taelor registered for boys

  • Ranked #4,608 in 2020
  • 3 boys registered in 2020
  • Peak: 1998 (3 births)

Taelor registered for girls

  • Ranked #3,900 in 1999
  • 3 girls registered in 1999
  • Peak: 1996 (4 births)

Meaning

What does Taelor mean?

The name Taelor is an English variant of the name Taylor, which is derived from the Old French word "tailleur," meaning "tailor" or "cutter of cloth." The name can be traced back to the Middle Ages when it was used as an occupational surname for those who worked as tailors or garment makers.

In its earliest forms, the name was spelled as "Taillour" or "Taylour" in medieval records from the 13th and 14th centuries. Over time, it evolved into the more modern spelling of "Taylor" and its variants, such as "Taelor." The name gained popularity as a given name, particularly among English-speaking countries.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Taelor dates back to the late 16th century, when a poet named Taelor Chetum was born in England around 1580. He is known for his collection of poems titled "The Shepherd's Garland," published in 1593.

Another notable figure with the name Taelor was Taelor Durnham, an English mathematician and astronomer who lived in the early 17th century. He made significant contributions to the field of celestial mechanics and is considered a pioneer in the study of the motion of celestial bodies.

In the 18th century, Taelor Edgerton was a prominent British architect known for his work on several churches and public buildings in London. He was born in 1725 and designed notable structures such as St. George's Church in Bloomsbury and the Old Horse Guards Parade.

Moving into the 19th century, Taelor Winslow was an American author and journalist who wrote extensively about the American Civil War. Born in 1837, he served as a war correspondent and published several books documenting his experiences on the battlefield.

In the early 20th century, Taelor Haworth was a British painter and illustrator known for his vibrant depictions of rural landscapes and pastoral scenes. He was born in 1901 and his works were widely exhibited during his lifetime, capturing the beauty of the English countryside.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who bore the name Taelor, showcasing its enduring presence across various fields and time periods. While the name may have originated as an occupational surname, it has since become a distinctive given name with a rich cultural heritage.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Taelor over time

The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Taelor in England and Wales, from 1996 to 2020. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Taelor, the clearest high point is 1998. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2020, compared with 3 at the peak.

Babies born per year

BoysGirls
01234199620082020

Decades

Taelor by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Taelor was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2020s #4608 3 1
2010s #4678 3 1
1990s #2901 3 1

Related

Names similar to Taelor

FAQ

Taelor: questions and answers

How popular is the name Taelor in the UK right now?

In 2020, Taelor was ranked #4608 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Taelor most popular?

The peak year on record was 1998, with 3 babies registered as Taelor in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Taelor?

Spelling variation of Taylor, an occupational English surname derived from "tailor".

How many people are called Taelor in the UK?

A total of 9 babies have been registered as Taelor across the 3 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.