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Taylan

Boy name · 7 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Taylan: 7 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 4 births in 2012.

Taylan originates from Turkey, where it is a unisex name often interpreted as meaning ‘tall and slender’ or ‘long‑lasting.’ Turkish footballer Taylan Özgür and Australian rugby league player Taylan May have helped bring the name to wider attention. While no notable place connections arise directly from this name, it has been adopted in Scotland as a modern, stylish choice. Its similarity to the more familiar Taylor, combined with the distinctive -an ending, gives it a fresh feel, and it works equally well for boys and girls, reflecting its unisex roots. Occasional variant spellings like Taylen or Talan add further flexibility for parents drawn to its contemporary sound.

Boy 2 of 52 years

Peak year
20124 babies
Latest (2012)
#5684 babies
Total births
7since 2011
5-year trend
≈ stablevs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2012 · 4
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).