UK boy's name
Taylon
An Anglicized combination of the names Taylor and Lon.
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.
Taylon is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Taylon 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 2009, with 8 births.
This profile covers 75 England and Wales registrations across 16 recorded years from 1999 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 38% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 75 living people in the UK are called Taylon. 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
- • Taylon ranked #4608 for boys in England and Wales in 2020, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2009, when 8 boys were registered as Taylon.
- • About 75 living people in the UK are estimated to have Taylon as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4608
2020
Births in 2020
3
Latest year
Peak year
2009
8 births
Estimated living
75
2026
Meaning
What does Taylon mean?
The name Taylon is believed to have originated from the Celtic language, specifically within the Gaelic-speaking regions of Scotland and Ireland. It is a variation of the name Talon, which itself is derived from the Old French word "talon," meaning "heel" or "back part of the foot."
While the exact origins of the name Taylon are somewhat obscure, it is thought to have emerged as a surname or place name during the Middle Ages. Over time, it transitioned into a given name, particularly popular in the British Isles and parts of Europe.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Taylon can be found in the annals of the Scottish clan MacDonald, where a Taylon MacDonald is mentioned as a prominent clansman in the 15th century. This suggests that the name was in use among Scottish families during this period.
In the realm of literature, the name Taylon makes an appearance in the epic poem "The Faerie Queene" by Edmund Spenser, written in the late 16th century. In this work, a character named Taylon is depicted as a valiant knight, reflecting the name's association with strength and valor.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Taylon. One such figure was Taylon Browne (1595-1665), an English philosopher and writer who authored several treatises on metaphysics and ethics. Another was Taylon Mackenzie (1745-1821), a Scottish explorer and fur trader who played a significant role in the exploration of North America's Pacific Northwest.
In the realm of the arts, Taylon Remington (1837-1912) was a renowned American painter known for his landscapes and portraits, while Taylon O'Connell (1901-1979) was an Irish playwright and novelist whose works explored themes of Irish identity and social issues.
More recently, Taylon Hollister (1918-2002) was a decorated American soldier who served with distinction during World War II, earning the Silver Star for his bravery in combat. These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the name Taylon throughout history, each contributing to its legacy and significance.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Taylon over time
The chart below shows babies named Taylon registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1999 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 Taylon, the clearest high point is 2009. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2020, compared with 8 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Taylon by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Taylon 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 | #3476 | 46 | 9 |
| 2000s | #3400 | 23 | 5 |
| 1990s | #2943 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Taylon
- Thomas 160,894
- Tyler 42,147
- Theo 40,594
- Toby 32,482
- Theodore 30,211
- Tommy 25,300
- Teddy 20,781
- Taylor 14,354
- Tobias 13,102
- Tom 9,822
- Tristan 9,171
- Timothy 6,200
FAQ
Taylon: questions and answers
How popular is the name Taylon in the UK right now?
In 2020, Taylon was ranked #4608 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Taylon most popular?
The peak year on record was 2009, with 8 babies registered as Taylon in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Taylon?
An Anglicized combination of the names Taylor and Lon.
How many people are called Taylon in the UK?
A total of 75 babies have been registered as Taylon across the 16 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.