Total births
949
Unisex name · since 1993
Taylyn
Taylyn has 949 recorded births since 1993 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2012 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #3670
- among girls today
- 949
- born since 1993
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 79%
- more common than other girls
Taylyn currently ranks #3670 among unisex names in America, with 949 babies recorded since 1993.
Social Security Administration records show Taylyn recorded 949 times among girls since 1993, holding rank #3670 nationally today, ahead of 79% of girls, 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 1993 to 2025.
- #3670 among girls today
- 949 born since 1993
- 2010s peak decade
- 79% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Taylyn is currently the #3670 unisex name in America, more common than 79% of girls - 949 born since 1993, peaking in the 2010s.
- #3670
- among girls today
- 949
- born since 1993
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 79%
- more common than other girls
Taylyn vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#3670
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 79% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
41% of everyone ever named Taylyn was born in this single decade.
2012
Single peak year
52 babies were named Taylyn in 2012 - its busiest year on record.
How Taylyn compares
949 Top 33% higher than 67% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls 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
Taylyn's all-time total is 148% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Taylyn | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 949 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 52 | 48 | 19,840 |
Taylyn's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Taylyn splits its recorded history at 2009: 68% of all births land in the more recent half, 32% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1996 (8 births) -- compare that against the 2012 peak of 52 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Taylyn at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2012
Current rank
#3,670
Active since
1993
Taylyn popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1993–2025
- Peak year (2012)
- 52
- Annual births at peak, across 33 years of records
Taylyn popularity over time - boys
55 total births recorded since 2009 (Taylyn as boys' name)
Taylyn by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Taylyn's strongest decade.
392 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 41% of all-time use.
Taylyn births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 78
1990s
78 births
- 2000s
2000s
260 births
- 2010s
2010s
392 births
- 2020s
2020s
219 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 392 births (41% of all-time use).
How Taylyn compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Taylyn's total volume
Taylyn vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Taylyn by state
Where Taylyn concentrates geographically, total births since 1993
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 54 | 5.7% |
| #2 | North Carolina | | 6 | 0.6% |
| #3 | Alabama | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #4 | California | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #5 | Georgia | | 5 | 0.5% |
Texas share of Taylyn's total US births 5.7%
Even split
54 of 949 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Taylyn? ▼
Since 1993, Social Security records show 949 babies named Taylyn. Today it holds rank #3670 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 2012, with 52 births.
When was Taylyn most popular? ▼
Taylyn was most popular in the 2010s decade with 392 total births. The single peak year was 2012.
Where is Taylyn most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Taylyn are Texas (54 births), North Carolina (6 births), Alabama (5 births).
Is Taylyn a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Taylyn is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 949 births, and as a boy's name it has 55 births.
How long has the name Taylyn been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Taylyn since 1993 -- 33 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Taylyn? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Taylor, Tayler, Taya, Tayla, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Taylyn's data
- Taylyn's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (392 total births) through the 2020s (219) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Taylyns (54 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 Taylyn
Nearby Names Like Taylyn
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Taylyn
Taylor Girl
#353 330,145 births
Tayler Girl
#6035 11,169 births
Taya Girl
#2125 6,580 births
Tayla Girl
#2734 5,467 births
Taytum Girl
#717 3,997 births
Compare Taylyn side by side: Taylyn vs Taylor Taylyn vs Tayler Taylyn vs Taya
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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, 1993–2025 (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. "Taylyn: #3670 Unisex Name - 949 Births, Peak 2012." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/taylyn. 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 Taylyn 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.