Unisex nameCurrently #365 in the USRising
Baylor
BAY-ler//ˈbeɪlər//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20246 lettersStarts with B
Meaning & origin
Bailiff, keeper of the manor
Baylor comes from an English occupational surname related to 'bailiff', an official who managed a manor or estate on a lord's behalf, and is also widely known through Baylor University in Texas. Its polished, modern sound has made it a distinctive unisex choice.
Baylor's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Baylor |
|---|---|
| 1918 | 5 |
| 1921 | 6 |
| 1922 | 9 |
| 1924 | 6 |
| 1946 | 5 |
| 1985 | 5 |
| 1986 | 6 |
| 1988 | 5 |
| 1989 | 7 |
| 1990 | 6 |
| 1991 | 11 |
| 1992 | 15 |
| 1993 | 26 |
| 1994 | 32 |
| 1995 | 47 |
| 1996 | 64 |
| 1997 | 65 |
| 1998 | 79 |
| 1999 | 91 |
| 2000 | 126 |
| 2001 | 99 |
| 2002 | 108 |
| 2003 | 161 |
| 2004 | 140 |
| 2005 | 138 |
| 2006 | 140 |
| 2007 | 162 |
| 2008 | 174 |
| 2009 | 189 |
| 2010 | 197 |
| 2011 | 193 |
| 2012 | 278 |
| 2013 | 264 |
| 2014 | 344 |
| 2015 | 495 |
| 2016 | 550 |
| 2017 | 483 |
| 2018 | 536 |
| 2019 | 676 |
| 2020 | 892 |
| 2021 | 1,062 |
| 2022 | 1,161 |
| 2023 | 1,188 |
| 2024 | 1,251 |
Baylor through the decades
- Baylor peaked in 2024, when 1,251 babies were named Baylor in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Baylor has risen 299% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Baylor currently ranks #365 in the US and is on the rise.
Nicknames
Bay
Variants & spellings
Bailor