Swifties facts for kids

Swifties are the super dedicated fans of American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift. They are known for being very enthusiastic, creative, and for building a strong community together. Many people, including news reporters, often talk about how passionate Swifties are!

Swift interacting with the Swifties camping outside the Good Morning America office in New York City (2012)

The excitement around Taylor Swift and her music is sometimes called "Swiftmania." Journalists have even compared this fan frenzy to "Beatlemania" from the 20th century, which was the huge excitement around the band The Beatles.

When people buy things or take part in activities related to Taylor Swift, it's sometimes called "the Taylor Swift effect." This shows how much influence she has on her fans and the world around her.

What is a Swiftie?

The name "Swiftie" became popular in the late 2000s to describe a fan of Taylor Swift. Taylor herself said in a 2012 interview that her fans call themselves "Swifties," and she thought it was "adorable." In March 2017, Taylor Swift even registered the term "Swiftie" as a trademark. A trademark is like a special legal protection for a name or phrase, so others can't use it without permission.