Total births
899
Unisex name · since 1991
Taylan
Taylan has 899 recorded births since 1991 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2010 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #4265
- among boys today
- 899
- born since 1991
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 70%
- more common than other boys
Taylan currently ranks #4265 among unisex names in America, with 899 babies recorded since 1991.
Social Security Administration records show Taylan recorded 899 times among boys since 1991, holding rank #4265 nationally today, ahead of 70% of boys, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1991 to 2025.
- #4265 among boys today
- 899 born since 1991
- 2010s peak decade
- 70% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Taylan is currently the #4265 unisex name in America, more common than 70% of boys - 899 born since 1991, peaking in the 2010s.
- #4265
- among boys today
- 899
- born since 1991
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 70%
- more common than other boys
Taylan vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#4265
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 70% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
39% of everyone ever named Taylan was born in this single decade.
2010
Single peak year
47 babies were named Taylan in 2010 - its busiest year on record.
How Taylan compares
899 Top 33% higher than 67% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Taylan's all-time total is 145% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Taylan | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 899 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 47 | 23 | 22,252 |
Taylan's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Taylan's full recorded timeline at 2008, 66% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 34% in the earlier half -- usage has skewed toward the present, not a one-decade spike. Its quietest year on record was 1991, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2010 peak of 47 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Taylan at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2010
Current rank
#4,265
Active since
1991
Taylan popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1991–2025
- Peak year (2010)
- 47
- Annual births at peak, across 35 years of records
Taylan popularity over time - girls
359 total births recorded since 1993 (Taylan as girls' name)
Taylan by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Taylan's strongest decade.
354 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 39% of all-time use.
Taylan births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 91
1990s
91 births
- 2000s
2000s
294 births
- 2010s
2010s
354 births
- 2020s
2020s
160 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 354 births (39% of all-time use).
How Taylan compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Taylan's total volume
Taylan vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Taylan by state
Where Taylan concentrates geographically, total births since 1991
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 32 | 3.6% |
| #2 | North Carolina | | 17 | 1.9% |
| #3 | Georgia | | 15 | 1.7% |
| #4 | Florida | | 6 | 0.7% |
| #5 | Illinois | | 6 | 0.7% |
| #6 | Alabama | | 5 | 0.6% |
| #7 | Louisiana | | 5 | 0.6% |
Texas share of Taylan's total US births 3.6%
Even split
32 of 899 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Taylan? ▼
899 babies have been named Taylan since 1991. It currently ranks #4265 among boys. The peak year was 2010 with 47 births.
When was Taylan most popular? ▼
Taylan was most popular in the 2010s decade with 354 total births. The single peak year was 2010.
Where is Taylan most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Taylan are Texas (32 births), North Carolina (17 births), Georgia (15 births).
Is Taylan a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Taylan is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 899 births, and as a girl's name it has 359 births.
How long has the name Taylan been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Taylan since 1991 -- 35 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Taylan? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Taylor, Tayden, Tayler, Taylen, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Taylan's data
- Taylan's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (354 total births) through the 2020s (160) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Taylans (32 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Taylan
Nearby Names Like Taylan
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Taylan
Taylor Boy
#665 113,541 births
Tayden Boy
#1660 3,023 births
Tayler Boy
#4485 2,587 births
Taylen Boy
#1519 2,206 births
Tayvon Boy
#4251 1,556 births
Compare Taylan side by side: Taylan vs Taylor Taylan vs Tayden Taylan vs Tayler
Related Names
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1991–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Taylan: #4265 Unisex Name - 899 Births, Peak 2010." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/taylan. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Taylan draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.