Saylor Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Saylor is an English name that means 'sailor', originating from the Old English term for sail. It has evolved from 'sægl' in Old English to its current form. The name embodies traits of adventure and exploration associated with maritime life. It has no significant biblical relevance and has gained popularity in recent years as a fashionable first name.
The name Saylor is most popular in Utah, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Saylor has been stalled for male in MidWest, too falling for female in MidWest, too falling for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, too falling for female in South, stalled 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 female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, too falling for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Saylor' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 7545th out of 7545 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 10056th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 5980th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2638th out of 23106 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 14297th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1561st out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 350th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Saylor' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Saylor"
Pronunciation
/ˈseɪlər/
Origin
English
Etymology
The name Saylor is derived from the occupation of 'sailor', which refers to someone who navigates or operates a ship. The term has Old English roots, with 'sægl' meaning sail.
Meaning
sailor
Language Evolution
Old English: sægl, Middle English: sailer, Modern English: Saylor
Historical Usage
The name Saylor has become more popular in recent years, particularly as a surname transitioned into a first name. Its usage has increased notably in the 21st century.
Variants & Derivatives
Saler, Sailor
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Saylor is perceived as a modern and trendy name, often associated with a sense of adventure and the maritime lifestyle.
Famous People
Saylor Curda - American actress and singer, Saylor James - American social media influencer
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Saylor"
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 of "Saylor"
"Saylor" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 7545th of 7545 | 5 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 10056th of 16616 | 32 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 5980th of 24088 | 200 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 2638th of 23106 | 586 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 14297th of 27321 | 45 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 1561st of 35406 | 2,105 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 350th of 30306 | 10,909 |
Regional Popularity of "Saylor" by Generation for Male 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) |
- | - |
68.67% 5022nd/7313 |
- |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
71.34% 2842nd/3984 |
- |
33.32% 2273rd/6822 |
71.13% 4464th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Saylor" by Generation for 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) |
40.38% 1850th/4582 |
100.00% 5164th/5164 |
17.20% 1258th/7313 |
24.01% 1792nd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
8.63% 344th/3984 |
14.53% 652nd/4487 |
3.68% 251st/6822 |
7.43% 466th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Saylor"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Saylor" 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.