Paisley
pay-zlee
US Popularity:153
Origin:Scottish
Meaning:Church
Paisley is a gender-neutral name of Scottish origin. Sharing its namesake with a distinctive patterned fabric from a Scottish town, Paisley is a versatile name for both boys and girls, meaning “church”. Besides these relations, Guns N' Roses guitarist Richard Fortus brought the name to center stage after calling his daughter Paisley Piper. Whether you have Scottish ancestral roots or an interest in fashion, a striking name like Paisley is a great way to honor this.
How Popular Is The Name Paisley?
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Paisley is currently #931 on The Bump
Boy:Paisley is currently #519 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Paisley is currently #681 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Paisley is currently #153 in U.S. births
Boy:Paisley is currently #13587 in U.S. births
Girl:Paisley is currently #56 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
Gender:
Girl
#56
in 2023
- 3
from 2022
Sources
Ancestry, Paisley Family History
Behind the Name, Paisley, January 2021
Online Etymology Dictionary, Paisley
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