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Why parents love Paisley- The paisley pattern is universally recognized — the name paints an instant picture.
- It sounds modern and playful: PAYS-lee.
- The Scottish-Persian fusion gives it unexpected cultural depth.
- It's risen into the top 50 without any single celebrity push — organically beloved.
- It has a creative, artistic, bohemian energy that stands apart from classic names.
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The vibe of Paisley
artisticbohemianScottishplayfulcolourfulmoderncreativetextured
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Origin & history of Paisley
Latin basilica (church)
→ Scottish place name Paisley
→ fabric pattern
→ given name
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Scottish roots
Paisley takes its name from the town of Paisley in Renfrewshire, Scotland, which itself may derive from the Latin basilica (church). The town became world-famous in the 18th and 19th centuries for manufacturing shawls featuring the distinctive teardrop-shaped boteh pattern originally from Persia and Kashmir. The pattern became so associated with the Scottish town that it took its name — paisley. As a given name, Paisley was essentially unused before the 21st century. It entered the US top 100 in 2013 and has climbed rapidly, appealing to parents drawn to its artistic associations, musical sound, and contemporary freshness.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: Modern usage as a girl's given name began in the 2000s; the town has existed since the 12th century.
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Today
Paisley remains a beloved choice, ranking #51 in the US. 61,899 babies have been named Paisley since 1966.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of English, Britannica, SSA data
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How popular is Paisley?
2015
peak year
Paisley found its strongest footing in the 2010s, peaking at #45 nationally. In 2015, 5,089 babies were named Paisley (ranked #45 nationally). It remains in active use today at inside the top hundred (#51), with roughly 4,363 babies per year. Paisley's usage has held roughly steady recently. The all-time total comes to roughly 61,899 registrations.
Year-by-year registrations
1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
5,089
Babies named in peak year
(ranked #45)
(ranked #45)
4,363
Avg. per year
(last decade)
(last decade)
43,630
Total registrations
last 10 years
last 10 years
61,899
All-time total
(since 1880)
(since 1880)
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Numerology of Paisley6
Life path number
The Nurturer
Nurturing, love and responsibility.
Paisley's Life Path 3 is the creator's number — perfectly aligned with a name born from art and textile design. People named Paisley tend to be creative, expressive, and drawn to colour and pattern in all forms. They see beauty in complexity.
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Born creative✦
Sees beauty in complexity◈
Expressive and colourful◎
Artistically inclined♡
Marches to her own patternP7
A1
I9
S1
L3
E5
Y7
Sum: 33 → Life path 6
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Personality of Paisley❤️
Nurturing heart
They notice when someone is struggling before anyone else.
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Creates warmth
Their circle is warmer for their presence.
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Strong morals
They know what's right and stand by it.
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Quietly selfless
They give and give, often without realising how much.
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Famous people named PaisleyClick any name to view their Wikipedia page.
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Brad Paisley
Country music superstar who kept the name visible.
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Paisley Park
Prince's famous recording studio and estate in Minnesota.
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Paisley Abbey
Historic 12th-century abbey in Paisley, Scotland.
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Paisley pattern
Iconic teardrop textile design originating from Persian and Kashmiri traditions.
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Paisley, Scotland
Renfrewshire town that gave the pattern and name to the world.
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