Where does the name Paisley come from?

Paisley is a girl name of Scottish origin.

Is Paisley a boy or a girl name?

Paisley is used for both. In U.S. Social Security records, about 100% of children given the name Paisley are girls and 0% are boys.

How popular is the name Paisley in 2023?

Paisley ranks #56 for girls in the U.S. Social Security Administration's 2023 dataset. Its all-time U.S. peak was 2015 with 5,091 babies.

How do you pronounce Paisley?

Paisley is pronounced PAYZ-lee (2 syllables).

A name from Scottish · Girl

Paisley

Church; after the Scottish town, or the swirled textile pattern.

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Popularity over time

A 57-year arc in numbers.

58,307 U.S. births recorded from 1966–2023.

Popularity · 1966–2023

3,754 births in 2023

1966 1994 2023

Babies named per year Peak year Most recent

Meaning

A name that means something.

PChurch; after the Scottish town, or the swirled textile pattern.

Quick answers

People often ask about Paisley.

What does the name Paisley mean?: Paisley means church; after the Scottish town, or the swirled textile pattern.
Where does the name Paisley come from?: Paisley is a girl name of Scottish origin.
Is Paisley a boy or a girl name?: Paisley is used for both. In U.S. Social Security records, about 100% of children given the name Paisley are girls and 0% are boys.
How popular is the name Paisley in 2023?: Paisley ranks #56 for girls in the U.S. Social Security Administration's 2023 dataset. Its all-time U.S. peak was 2015 with 5,091 babies.
How do you pronounce Paisley?: Paisley is pronounced PAYZ-lee (2 syllables).

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Popularity counts come from the U.S. Social Security Administration's national dataset. Meanings and origins are curated from etymological sources. If you spot an error, please let us know.