Baylor

Rank 390th Gender Neutral

In 2022, the name Baylor was 390th most popular baby name for boys and 586th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 1,158 babies were named Baylor in the United States. The gender distribution for "Baylor" is 70.3% male and 29.7% female.

In 2022, 1 out of every 2,907 babies in the United States were named Baylor. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 1% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Baylor is around 8 to 9 years old.

The name "Baylor" is well know, but not overly common.

The most common nickname for Baylor is Bay.

Baylor Meaning & Origin

The name Baylor is of English origin and it means "horse trainer", evoking images of strength, discipline, and connection with nature.

The name Baylor is described as athletic, ambitious and charming.

Pronunciation

Baylor is pronounced bay-lor in English. The name Baylor has 6 letters and 2 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Baylor

  • Baylor is not only a common first name but also the name of a renowned private university in Texas, USA. Baylor University is known for its programs in law, business, science, and music theatre.

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Geography

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