Baylor

Complete Name Analysis & Etymology Guide
11,497 Total Births
145 Years of Data
2024 Peak Popularity Year
1,251 Peak Births

Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

The name Baylor originates from the Old English word for steward or overseer, reflecting a role of responsibility and management. It has evolved through historical forms such as Bailiff and Bailor before becoming Baylor in modern usage. The name is associated with strength and leadership, particularly in the academic context, and has gained popularity due to its association with Baylor University. There is no biblical relevance tied to this name.

Etymology & Cultural Background

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Pronunciation

/ˈbeɪlər/

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Origin

Old English

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Etymology

The name Baylor is derived from the Old English word 'bailiff', which refers to a steward or overseer. It originally denoted someone responsible for managing a particular estate or property.

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Meaning

steward, overseer

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Language Evolution

Bailiff (Old English), Bailor (Middle English), Baylor (Modern English)

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Historical Usage

Baylor gained popularity as a given name in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, largely due to the establishment of Baylor University in Texas.

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Variants & Derivatives

Bailor, Bay, Baye

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Modern Popularity & Image

Currently, Baylor is perceived as a strong and distinctive name, often associated with academic achievement and leadership, particularly due to its connection with the university.

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Famous People

Baylor University alumni, Baylor football players, Baylor basketball players

📊 Trend Analysis

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Boy Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Rising
25-Year Trend: Relatively Stable
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Girl Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Stable
25-Year Trend: Relatively Stable

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Key Insights

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Popularity Trend

Highly Popular name with 1,251 peak births in 2024

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Geographic Spread

Popular across 39 US states, with strongest presence in Oklahoma

Historical Span

Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends

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Generational Impact

Influenced 8 different American generations with varying popularity

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Historical Birth Statistics

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History

Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Boy 5260th of 7545 26
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Boy 7552nd of 7552 5
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 4003rd of 16616 201
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 1314th of 24088 1,853
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Boy 560th of 23106 6,098
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 18297th of 27321 23
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 4435th of 35406 487
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 1095th of 30306 2,804

Regional Popularity by Generation - Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - 91.55%
2166th/2366
-
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - 38.18%
1983rd/5194
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Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
37.82%
1733rd/4582
- 12.85%
940th/7313
28.35%
2116th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
11.07%
441st/3984
34.79%
1561st/4487
6.45%
440th/6822
13.24%
831st/6276

Regional Popularity by Generation - Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - 41.02%
3000th/7313
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Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
19.78%
788th/3984
94.54%
4242nd/4487
12.18%
831st/6822
34.70%
2178th/6276

State-by-State Popularity

This map shows relative popularity across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.

Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends in the United States

This name shows strongest popularity in Oklahoma across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, usage has been too falling for male in MidWest, too falling for female in MidWest, too falling for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for male in South, too falling for female in South, too falling for male in West, too falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, popularity patterns vary significantly: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 5260th out of 7545 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 7552nd out of 7552 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 4003rd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1314th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 560th out of 23106 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 18297th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 4435th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1095th out of 30306 names. Explore how this name has evolved through American history with comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

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