Paisley
Scottish girl's name meaning “pasture (place name)”
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- Scottish
- Meaning
- pasture (place name)
- Syllables
- 2
- Letters
- 7
- US rank (2023)
- #56
- Born in 2023
- 3,743
Meaning & origin
Paisley comes from the Scottish town of Paisley, from the Gaelic for 'pasture'; the swirling paisley textile pattern is named after it too.
Popularity
In the latest US data, Paisley ranked #56 for girls. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
In 2023, 3,743 US girls were given the name Paisley.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #52 in 2018
“Unranked” means Paisley was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
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Paisley: frequently asked questions
What does the name Paisley mean?
Paisley is a Scottish name meaning "pasture (place name)". Paisley comes from the Scottish town of Paisley, from the Gaelic for 'pasture'; the swirling paisley textile pattern is named after it too.
Where does the name Paisley come from?
Paisley is of Scottish origin. Paisley comes from the Scottish town of Paisley, from the Gaelic for 'pasture'; the swirling paisley textile pattern is named after it too.
Is Paisley a boy or a girl name?
Paisley is most commonly a girl's name.
How many babies are named Paisley?
In 2023, 3,743 US girls were given the name Paisley.
Is Paisley a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, Paisley ranked #56 for girls. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.