Taylan

Taylan is a boy's name of Turkish origin meaning “gracious.” In 2024 it was given to 25 boys in the United States.

Taylan at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Turkish
Meaning
“gracious”

About the name Taylan

Taylan belongs to the Turkish tradition. Its meaning — “gracious” — is the sense carried by its Turkish roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Taylan first appears in Social Security records in 1991. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #2629 in 2010, and in 2024 25 babies received the name — 877 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Taylan in US records

First recorded (US)
1991
Best US rank
#2629 in 2010
Peak year
2010
Babies named Taylan in 2024
25
Total since 1880
877

Taylan in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1997
Best rank
#526 in 2012
Babies named Taylan in 2025
7
Total since 1996
766

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Taylan mean?

Taylan means “gracious” in its Turkish roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Taylan a boy or girl name?

Taylan is a boy name. In 2024, 25 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Taylan?

Taylan comes from the Turkish tradition.

How popular is the name Taylan?

Taylan first appears in US records in 1991. Its best-ever ranking was #2629 in 2010, and 25 babies were given the name in 2024.

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