How Many People Are Named Paisley?
Complete statistics for the name Paisley: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Paisley, a rare and feminine name, is held by just 1 in 5,368 Americans today. With around 61,478 people named Paisley living in the US, it's a genuinely modern choice, with nearly all bearers under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 33 suggests a destiny filled with creativity and inspiration.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 9All 61,899 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2015Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Paisley Through the Generations
Paisley has seen a steady rise in popularity, peaking in 2015 with 5,089 births. Today, the average age of someone named Paisley is just 9 years old, reflecting its status as a contemporary name. The vast majority of those named Paisley are under 30, indicating its strong appeal among younger parents.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Paisley's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Paisley
How Many People Have the Name Paisley?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,848 people in the United States currently share the name Paisley. That works out to roughly 1 in every 116,380 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Paisley a Common or Rare Name?
Paisley is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Paisley Mean?
Paisley means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 33.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Paisley in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Paisley Most Popular?
The name Paisley reached peak popularity in 2015, with 5,089 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Paisley?
Approximately 2,848 people named Paisley live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,848. That works out to roughly 1 in 116,380 Americans.
Is Paisley a rare name?
Paisley is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 116,380 Americans has this name.
What does the name Paisley mean?
Paisley means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Paisley more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Paisley are male and 100% are female.
When was Paisley most popular?
Paisley peaked in 2015 with 5,089 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.