Taylor Lei

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Taylor Lei — tailor
36K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Taylor Lei is a name that combines English origins. The first name Taylor is a masculine given name of English origin. Occupational surname for a tailor, from Old French tailleur (one who cuts). Reflects the importance of the tailoring trade. The surname Lei: Lei is the pinyin romanization of the Chinese surname 雷 (Léi). It is the 69th name on the Hundred Family Surnames poem. Additionally, the very common Chinese surname Li (李) is pronounced Lei in Standard Cantonese, and is sometimes romanized as "Lei", particularly among the Macanese. The surname is also romanized as Lui or Looi in Hokkien and Teochew; Lui, Looi, or Loi in Cantonese; Louie or Louis in Taishanese; Lūi in Gan. Sino-Xenic pronunciations include Lôi in Vietnamese; Roe (뢰) or Noe (뇌) in Korean; and Rai in Japanese. Taylor is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 36K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Taylor reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Taylor

Meaning: tailor

English

Occupational surname for a tailor, from Old French tailleur (one who cuts). Reflects the importance of the tailoring trade.

Surname: Lei

Vietnamese

Lei is the pinyin romanization of the Chinese surname 雷 (Léi). It is the 69th name on the Hundred Family Surnames poem. Additionally, the very common Chinese surname Li (李) is pronounced Lei in Standard Cantonese, and is sometimes romanized as "Lei", particularly among the Macanese. The surname is also romanized as Lui or Looi in Hokkien and Teochew; Lui, Looi, or Loi in Cantonese; Louie or Louis in Taishanese; Lūi in Gan. Sino-Xenic pronunciations include Lôi in Vietnamese; Roe (뢰) or Noe (뇌) in Korean; and Rai in Japanese.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Taylor is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 52%
United Kingdom 26%
Australia 11%
Canada 11%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Taylor by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Name Variants & Related Names

The name Taylor has several variants and related forms across different languages and cultures:

  • Tailor
  • Tayler
  • Schneider
  • Sartori

Notable People Named Taylor Lei

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Taylor Lei:

9
Expression Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

6
Personality Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Taylor?
The first name Taylor originates from English. Occupational surname for a tailor, from Old French tailleur (one who cuts). Reflects the importance of the tailoring trade.
When was Taylor most popular?
The name Taylor reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Lei?
The surname Lei originates from Vietnamese. Lei is the pinyin romanization of the Chinese surname 雷 (Léi). It is the 69th name on the Hundred Family Surnames poem. Additionally, the very common Chinese surname Li (李) is pronounced Lei in Standard Cantonese, and is sometimes romanized as "Lei", particularly among the Macanese. The surname is also romanized as Lui or Looi in Hokkien and Teochew; Lui, Looi, or Loi in Cantonese; Louie or Louis in Taishanese; Lūi in Gan. Sino-Xenic pronunciations include Lôi in Vietnamese; Roe (뢰) or Noe (뇌) in Korean; and Rai in Japanese.
What are the origins of the name Taylor Lei?
The name Taylor Lei combines two different traditions: the first name Taylor has English roots, while the surname Lei originates from Vietnamese.
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