Baby name searches for 'Taylor', 'Travis' soar amid Swift-Kelce romance, but Internet asks 'who cares'

There has been a surge in baby name searches for 'Taylor' and 'Travis' on BabyNames.com, attributed to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's relationship
PUBLISHED DEC 22, 2023
Searches for the names 'Taylor' and 'Travis' have spiked by about 25% between November and December on BabyNames.com (Getty Images)
Searches for the names 'Taylor' and 'Travis' have spiked by about 25% between November and December on BabyNames.com (Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: The digital sphere is buzzing with curiosity as Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s names soar as popular baby name searches on BabyNames.com.

A representative from the platform revealed to TMZ that searches for the names 'Taylor' and 'Travis' have spiked by about 25% between November and December, all credited to what's been coined as the Tayvis phenomenon that's gripped pop culture throughout the fall.



 

Taylor and Travis searches see a massive jump on BabyNames.com

BabyNames.com, a top destination for researching baby names, noticed Taylor and Travis searches jump about 25% from November to December. They pinpoint the catalyst as the swelling public interest in the Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce pairing.

Expecting parents browsing baby names seem captivated by the Tayvis craze to the point of considering naming their own children after the famous couple. While certainly premature given the newness of Swift and Kelce’s romance, the rise in these names underlines just how deeply their popularity permeates pop culture.

For those wondering about the meanings behind these names, 'Taylor' is an English gender-neutral name translating to "one who tailors clothes." Meanwhile, 'Travis' also hails from English origins, denoting "From the crossing or Tollgate."

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Taylor and Travis searches have seen a massive jump on BabyNames.com (Instagram/patty_cuts)

Internet reacts as Taylor and Travis searches dominate on BabyNames.com

Online responses to the news were swift and varied. One user on Facebook likened the Swift and Kelce saga to WWE storylines meeting NFL drama, quipping, “Bringing those WWE storylines to the NFL. Becoming a soap opera.”

Another comment took a critical stance, urging a shift in focus away from celebrity fixation, stating, “Stop worshiping people, who cares what they do, or how they do it, get your life together it will keep you busy enough!!!”

A different perspective emerged as a user empathetically expressed concern for Swift’s well-being, stating, “She’s in the best era of her life, don’t wish that nonsense on her.” Meanwhile, another plea for privacy surfaced to allow the couple some peaceful moments, saying, “Please. Stop. Let them enjoy at least one holiday.”



 

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce reportedly having serious discussions about their future

Reports reveal that the Grammy-winning singer and the NFL star, both aged 34, have delved into serious discussions about their future together. Sources shared with Us Weekly that despite their demanding schedules, they strive to prioritize spending time with each other, resorting to constant communication through texts, calls, and FaceTime when apart.

Swift reportedly feels differently about this relationship compared to previous ones. Friends have given their seal of approval too, believing "the romance is the real deal." Their chemistry is described as "off the charts," with things having gotten serious quickly between Swift and Kelce.

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