Baylor

“Transferred use of the surname Baylor” — English origin

Boy's name · #386 in the US (2025) · 2020s

Baylor first appeared in 1918, vanished from the records entirely for 38 years, and since returning in 1985 has climbed back to #386. About 9,000 boys have carried it in all. In Mississippi, Alabama and neighboring states it runs 3–5× its national rate.

Around the world: about 1 in 14,000 boys in Canada (2024).

Appears in 2020-2025 birth records of 37 states. See the full state-by-state map on this page.

Famous Baylors

Baylor Scheierman — American basketball player
Baylor Cupp — American football player (born 2000)
Baylor Romney — American football quarterback
Baylor Hill — American soldier and diarist (c. 1760–1804)

Similar names: Zayne · Baylen · Tripp · Ledger · Thatcher · Karter

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