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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Paisley — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
All names
Paisleigh|Paisleyann
Scottish◈ Unisex · 42% boy · 58% girl→ Stable

◈= unisex (gender-neutral)

Paisley

◈

PAYZ-lee · 2 syllables

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Girl
#61
→ Stable
Girl
#61
Popularity score: 58
→ Stable
Peak
#49 in 2020
5yr
-5 ranks
Velocity
-5
Birth frequency
9.8 per 10,000 births
Boy
#11928
Popularity score: 5
↑↑ Surging
Peak
#8550 in 2020
5yr
+1711 ranks
Velocity
+1711
Birth frequency
1.7 per 1,000,000 births

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

BOY
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #11928 · Falling since 2020

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Scottish boy names
Paisley

Popularity score: 5  ·  SSA Rank: #11928

GIRL
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #61 · Falling since 2020

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Scottish girl names
Paisley

Popularity score: 58  ·  SSA Rank: #61

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
45
Classic name. Score reflects popularity — see Popularity tab for full context.
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
-5 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
30
0 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
ScottishPlace-nameUnisex2-syllableModernTextile heritageTrendingCreative
Character
artistic creativityfree spiritindependent naturevibrant energywhimsical charm
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Paisleys

determinedresilientcourageousathleticcompetitive
STRONG
High confidence

Paisley is a Scottish unisex name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #61 in the US in 2024.

Trend:→ Stable · -5 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#61 · common
Paisley at a Glance
Meaning:Pattern fabric from Paisley, Scotland; derived from the town known for decorative textile designs. The name carries connotations of artistry and Scottish heritage.
Language root:Scottish · English
Peak rank:#49 in 2020
5yr change:-5 ranks
Sex usage:Girl #61 · Boy #11928
Notable bearers
Paisley Smith
Rugby player
Paisley Shultis
Public figure
Similar Sound
PaisleePaixtonPresley◈Parsley
Similar Style
Wren◈Harley◈Avery◈Finley◈Waverly◈
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Paisley
Wren◈Harper◈Indie◈Rowan◈Blaire◈Sage◈River◈Beckett◈
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Wren◈
Celtic · #213
→ Stable
Harley◈
English · #397
↓ Declining
Avery◈
English · #31
→ Stable
Finley◈
Scottish · #365
↓ Declining
Waverly◈
English · #916
↓ Declining
Isla
Scottish · #35
→ Stable
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Paisley illustration
Name Intelligence
Paisley · Overview
Summary

Paisley is a Scottish unisex name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #61 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Works for any sex
42% boy · 58% girl. A genuinely unisex name is rare at this level of distinctiveness.
Modern · Nature character
Paisley carries a cool, playful quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Already in the top 100
At rank #61, you will likely encounter other Paisleys. Consider whether that matters to you.
Domain taken
paisley.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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