How Many People Are Named Taylan?

Complete statistics for the name Taylan: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Taylan
Very Rare
Turkish

Taylan, a very rare male name, is held by just 1,214 people in the US today, making up 1 in 271,769 Americans. The majority of those named Taylan are under 30, giving it a truly modern vibe.

~270
Living in US
1 in 1,227,590
Americans
2010
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Modern Turkish name
🌐
Origin
Turkish
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Determined Confident
1
Life Path Number

Life path number 1 symbolizes leadership and independence.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

9,764
Worldwide Bearers
#62,248
Global Rank
🇹🇷 Turkey
8,176
🇧🇷 Brazil
819
🇩🇪 Germany
141
🇬🇧 England
127
🇺🇸 United States
91
🇳🇱 Netherlands
57
🇨🇾 Northern Cyprus
37
🇰🇿 Kazakhstan
33
🇫🇷 France
28
🇹🇲 Turkmenistan
27

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
866 (71%)
♀ Female
348 (29%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 16
1,171
Would be under 30 (95%)
57
Would be 30–60 (5%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 1,228 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2010

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
89
Classic Feel
18
Modern Appeal
100
International
96

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Taylan Through the Generations

Taylan peaked in popularity in 2010 with 68 births, but its overall trend shows a slow decline. With an average age of 16, most of the 1,214 people named Taylan in the US are under 30, indicating it's a name embraced by younger generations. The name's origins trace back to Turkey, where it's more commonly used, adding to its unique appeal in the United States.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 38
North Carolina 17
Georgia 15
Florida 6
Illinois 6
Alabama 5
Louisiana 5

✨ Similar Names to Taylan

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Taylan's Turkish roots

📄 About the Name Taylan

How Many People Have the Name Taylan?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 270 people in the United States currently share the name Taylan. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,227,590 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Taylan a Common or Rare Name?

Taylan is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Taylan Mean?

Taylan means "modern Turkish name" and comes from Turkish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Taylan in SSA data, approximately 71% are male and 29% are female.

When Was Taylan Most Popular?

The name Taylan reached peak popularity in 2010, with 68 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Taylan?

Approximately 270 people named Taylan live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 270. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,227,590 Americans.

Is Taylan a rare name?

Taylan is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,227,590 Americans has this name.

What does the name Taylan mean?

Taylan means "modern Turkish name" and comes from Turkish origins.

Is Taylan more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 71% of people named Taylan are male and 29% are female.

When was Taylan most popular?

Taylan peaked in 2010 with 68 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US270
All-Time Births270
1 in X1 in 1,227,590
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age16
Peak Year2010
World Rank#62,248
Male %71%
Female %29%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.