Taylan is of Turkish origin, derived from the Turkish word "tay" meaning "mountain". It is often used as a boy's name but can also be given to girls. The name gained international recognition through prominent figures such as Taylan Özkahraman, a young boy who survived the 2014 Soma mine disaster in Turkey.
The name Taylan experienced peaks and valleys over time, with the highest number of births occurring in 2023 (13) and lowest in 1993 (5). The majority of births occurred between 2008 to 2022, ranging between 8 to 21 per year.