Paisley
Meaningfrom Paisley, Scotland · Scottish
- US rank
- #67
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #45 in 2017
3,508 babies were named Paisley in the US in 2025. It has dropped 18 places in five years.
Found on lists
Save adds it to your list. Vote moves it up the top voted names.
US births per million girls, 1966–2025
US births per million boys, 2011–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Paisley you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 458 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Paisley, 3,508 babies in all. In a school of 500 kids, there'd probably be one other Paisley.
- HistoryPaisley first shows up in US birth records in 1966, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 59 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2017, when it reached #45.
- Then vs nowPaisley is 45× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 20,408 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 458.
- Where it's lovedPaisley is most popular in West Virginia, where it ranks #8, followed by Mississippi (#13) and Idaho (#20). It makes the top 1,000 in almost every state.
- MeaningIn Scottish, Paisley means “from Paisley, Scotland”.
- OriginPaisley is the #2 most popular Scottish girl name in the US. That's out of 699 Scottish girl and unisex names in our list.
About the name Paisley
Paisley is a girl name of Scottish origin meaning “from Paisley, Scotland”. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with P and ending in “-ley”. US birth records list Paisley for girls from 1966 to 2025, in 55 of those 60 years. Its best year was 2017, when it ranked #45 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #67, with 3,508 babies.
Origin:Scottish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3.8 | 266,667 girls |
| 1970s | 3.7 | 270,270 girls |
| 1980s | 8.9 | 112,740 girls |
| 1990s | 36 | 27,525 girls |
| 2000s | 180 | 5,565 girls |
| 2010s | 2,151 | 465 girls |
| 2020s | 2,419 | 413 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 3.3 | 300,000 boys |
| 2020s | 3.0 | 335,196 boys |
More Scottish girl names
- Girl name: Isla · from Islay
- Unisex name: Scottie · a Scot
- Girl name: Eva · life
- Unisex name: Skylar · scholar
- Unisex name: Blair · plain, field
- Girl name: Gracie · grace
- Girl name: Maisie · pearl
- Girl name: Alanna · possibly little rock
Questions about the name Paisley
What does the name Paisley mean?
Paisley means “from Paisley, Scotland” in Scottish.
What is the origin of the name Paisley?
Paisley has Scottish roots in our records. Other Scottish names include Isla, Scottie, Eva.
Is Paisley a boy or girl name?
Paisley is a girl name, though a few boys get it too.
How popular is the name Paisley?
Paisley ranked #67 for US girls in 2025, given to 3,508 babies. Its best year was 2017 (#45).