Baylor - A very unique male name
Baylor at a glance
Baylor is ranked #381 among boy baby names in 2025, with 801 births in 2025. It peaked in 2024 at #363 and first appeared on the charts in 1922.
- Rank in 2025
- #381
- Births in 2025
- 801
- Peak year
- 2024 (#363)
- First appeared
- 1922
- Trend
- #450 in 2020 → #381 in 2025 (Rising)
- Popularity
- 1 in 1,831 boys
- Visitor rating
- 4.4/5 (112 recent votes)
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026
With that position 1 in 1,831 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Baylor peaked in popularity 2 years ago in 2024 on position 363.
Famous with this name
Hal Baylor
Brad Baylor
Elgin Baylor
How would you rate Baylor, 1-5?
Baylor is currently topping the charts in...
Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Baylor is currently topping the baby name charts in South Dakota at position #96 - and is the least popular in California at position #1,704.Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Baylor is where you live.
Comment and discuss
Baylor origin and meaning
English (transferred surname)
A surname of uncertain origin — possibly occupational, possibly from a place name
Baylor is an English surname whose own derivation is not settled, best known in Texas from Baylor University. As a boys' first name it is a recent surname-name choice that has climbed since 2020 to near its 2024 peak.
Origin uncertain
Baylor is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables.
To see famous people named Baylor, pop culture references for the name Baylor and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.Similar to Baylor
We've found the following names that sound similar to Baylor, sorted by popularity.
Blair / Bayler /Name statistics
Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better
understanding of how popular or unique this name is.
With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually
differ a lot from state to state.
Chart position per year (visualized)
Chart position per state (visualized)
Chart position per year (table view)
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 381 |
| 2024 | 363 |
| 2023 | 386 |
| 2022 | 391 |
| 2021 | 406 |
| 2020 | 450 |
| 2019 | 571 |
| 2018 | 707 |
| 2017 | 733 |
| 2016 | 693 |
| 2015 | 833 |
| 2014 | 979 |
| 2013 | 1019 |
| 2012 | 990 |
| 2011 | 1202 |
| 2010 | 1176 |
| 2009 | 1322 |
| 2008 | 1264 |
| 2007 | 1368 |
| 2006 | 1463 |
| 2005 | 1437 |
| 2004 | 1263 |
| 2003 | 1208 |
| 2002 | 1703 |
| 2001 | 1557 |
| 2000 | 1299 |
| 1999 | 1417 |
| 1998 | 1425 |
| 1997 | 1722 |
| 1996 | 1908 |
| 1995 | 2232 |
| 1994 | 2272 |
| 1993 | 2802 |
| 1991 | 3103 |
| 1922 | 1606 |
Chart position per state (table view)
| State | Rank |
|---|---|
| South Dakota | 96 |
| Alabama | 105 |
| North Dakota | 108 |
| Mississippi | 109 |
| Nebraska | 116 |
| Arkansas | 121 |
| Louisiana | 144 |
| West Virginia | 169 |
| Kentucky | 182 |
| Oklahoma | 187 |
| Missouri | 193 |
| Utah | 206 |
| Idaho | 216 |
| Tennessee | 217 |
| Kansas | 220 |
| South Carolina | 226 |
| Indiana | 240 |
| Georgia | 242 |
| Iowa | 295 |
| Ohio | 307 |
| Minnesota | 339 |
| Wisconsin | 342 |
| North Carolina | 384 |
| Virginia | 475 |
| Pennsylvania | 528 |
| Washington | 533 |
| Oregon | 541 |
| Illinois | 545 |
| Michigan | 604 |
| Texas | 615 |
| Florida | 681 |
| Colorado | 689 |
| Maryland | 818 |
| Arizona | 935 |
| New Jersey | 1045 |
| California | 1704 |
Even more about Baylor
These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.
Is Baylor a common or unique name?
By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.What is the number of syllables for the name Baylor?
2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.Pronunciation
BAY-lor · /ˈbeɪlər/
Around the world
No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.
Spellings and nicknames
- Baylen — A different modern name sharing the Bay- start
Famous bearers
None yet — no bearer for this name is documented well enough for us to list, so we show none rather than pad the list.
Style
SurnameModern coinage
Why parents choose it
Parents like its preppy, Southern-university polish and its closeness to Taylor and Baylen without being either.
Worth knowing
- Baylor University is the overwhelming association, especially in Texas.
- Often misheard as Taylor or Bailer.
