Paisley
How to say it: PAYZ-lee · /ˈpeɪzli/
From the Scottish town of Paisley; associated with the ornate textile pattern. Place name of uncertain Brittonic origin.
Paisley was the 73rd most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 3,508 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are down about 37% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #104 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #73 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 3,508 |
| Share of births | 1 in 829 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | −37% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #104 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Newcomer Paisley has seen almost all of its use in the last forty years. Its high point came in the 2020s at #73, with a slight slip likely in the next few years.
What goes with it
Bright and crisp with a breathy finish and a creative mood, Paisley nods to a place name. Everly and Harlow share its style.
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Nicknames
- Pais
- Paz
- Lee
Honouring a Paisley in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Paisley is about 1 in 35.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
England and Wales: #226.
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