Paisley: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
Named for the ornate teardrop pattern from a Scottish town, artsy and spirited.
- Origin
- Scottish
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #46
- Peak
- #37 in 2018
Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Paisley Means
Paisley is a girl name of Scottish origin. Named for the ornate teardrop pattern from a Scottish town, artsy and spirited.
How Popular Paisley Is
Paisley currently ranks #46 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #37 in 2018. It has been easing off its high.
Good to Know About Paisley
- Country singer Brad Paisley inadvertently helped popularize this as a girls' name.
- The paisley pattern originated in Persia and traveled to Scotland.
- Was essentially unheard of as a given name before 2006.
Names Like Paisley
Other Scottish names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Paisley
Scottish names that pair well as a brother or sister to Paisley.
Questions About Paisley
What does Paisley mean?
Paisley is a girl name of Scottish origin. Named for the ornate teardrop pattern from a Scottish town, artsy and spirited.
How popular is Paisley?
Paisley currently ranks #46 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #37 in 2018. It has been easing off its high.
Where does Paisley come from?
Paisley comes from Scottish roots. Country singer Brad Paisley inadvertently helped popularize this as a girls' name.
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