Paisley
pay-zlee
US Popularity:146
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.
Paisley Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Paisley is currently #846 on The Bump
Boy:Paisley is currently #630 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Paisley is currently #464 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Paisley is currently #146 in U.S. births
Boy:Paisley is currently #29309 in U.S. births
Girl:Paisley is currently #138 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
Gender:
Girl
#138
in 2022
- 3
from 2021
Sources
Ancestry, Paisley Family History
Behind the Name, Paisley, January 2021
Online Etymology Dictionary, Paisley
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