Tailor or river
Tay is primarily used as a short form of Taylor, an English occupational surname for a tailor. It is also the name of the longest river in Scotland, derived from a Celtic word likely meaning 'silent' or 'flowing'. In modern usage, it is often chosen as a minimalist, gender-neutral nickname or a standalone name.
Less common today
Tay isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,445 in 2001.
American actor and singer
American singer and YouTube personality
Thai actor and model
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
