Saylor
Girl name · 16 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Saylor: 16 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 4 births in 2023.
Originally an English occupational surname meaning 'sailor', Saylor has sailed into modern first-name usage as a fresh, unisex choice with a seafaring spirit. American actress Saylor Bell Curda, known for roles in The Fosters and other series, brings contemporary visibility. The name's roots also appear in place names such as Saylor Township in Iowa and Saylorville Lake, both named after early settlers bearing the surname. While historically a masculine surname, today Saylor is chosen for all genders, and its variant Sailor leans even closer to the ocean. In Scotland, the name has been a rare but growing presence on birth registers since the early 2000s, mirroring trends elsewhere.
Girl 5 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20234 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #7803 babies
- Total births
- 16since 2018
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y