Taylor Lautner and his wife, Tay Lautner, are officially parents. The couple announced Wednesday that they welcomed their first child, a baby girl named Lennon Taylor Lautner, on September 16, 2026 — sharing the news a full week after her birth with a photo of their newborn on Instagram.
“One week loving our sweet little Lenny🤍 Lennon Taylor Lautner🎀 9.16.2026,” they wrote alongside the image, which showed baby Lenny resting on a pink blanket in a cream-colored onesie, next to a stitched name frame reading “Lennon Taylor.”
Why Lennon’s Name Is a Nod to Her Parents
Lennon’s name carries a built-in tribute to both her parents, who happen to share the same first name. Tay Lautner, born Taylor Dome, took her husband’s surname when the couple married — meaning the household already had two Taylor Lautners before their daughter arrived. Giving their daughter the middle name Taylor extends that running theme without turning her full name into a triple repeat.
It’s a bit that the couple had been teasing for months. When they announced the pregnancy in March, they captioned the post: “What’s better than two Taylor Lautners?🤍” Tay later confirmed in interviews that “Taylor” remained a real contender for the baby’s name as the pregnancy progressed.
The Timeline: From Pregnancy Announcement to Birth
The couple, who co-host The Squeeze podcast together, first announced the pregnancy in March 2026, roughly three years into their marriage. In June, they revealed the baby’s sex in an emotional video post, followed by a pink-themed baby shower on August 19, hosted by Jaclyn Hill.
“Our little girl is already so loved💞 thank you @jaclynhill for throwing the shower of my dreams!” Tay wrote after the event. Taylor shared his own excitement alongside a video from the shower: “Not long until we’ll be celebrating with you in our arms🫶🏼🍼.”
In the days leading up to Lenny’s birth, Tay also gave fans a glimpse of the nursery — a room Taylor has called his “favorite room in the house.”
Tay on Taylor Becoming a Dad
Ahead of the birth, Tay spoke to E! News about watching her husband step into fatherhood, saying she’d long anticipated this chapter: “I always say I married him because he was going to be a great dad.” She added that she was looking forward to seeing him in the role, describing him as someone naturally kind and caring around children.
Taylor, widely known for playing Jacob Black in the Twilight film series, has previously spoken about how much he was looking forward to becoming a “girl dad.” He and Tay have been together since 2017, after being introduced by his sister, and married in an intimate ceremony in November 2022.
What’s Next for the Lautner Family
True to form for a couple that’s kept much of their relationship relatively low-key, the Lautners have shared only the essentials so far — their daughter’s name, birth date, and a single photo. Lennon Taylor Lautner’s arrival marks a new chapter for the couple both personally and on their podcast, where fans can likely expect updates on life with baby Lenny in the months ahead.
Congratulations to Taylor, Tay, and their little Lenny.
