Paisley

Meaning of Paisley

Paisley is a town in Scotland. It's also a type of swirling pattern used in textiles.

Paisley has Scottish roots — browse every Scottish baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Paisley

Paisley has held fairly steady, sitting around #67 in 2025 after peaking at #45 in 2015.

Notable people named Paisley

• Paisley Livingston
  Professor of philosophy and literature
• Paisley Harding
  Former child actress
• Paisley Dickey
  American actress
• Paisley Maxwell
  American singer-songwriter
• Paisley Kerswell
  YouTube personality

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Questions about the name Paisley

What does the name Paisley mean?

Paisley means paisley is a town in scotland. it's also a type of swirling pattern used in textiles, and it comes from Scottish origins.

Is Paisley a boy's or a girl's name?

Paisley is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Paisley?

In 2025, Paisley ranked #67 for girls, down from #61 the year before.

When was Paisley most popular?

Paisley peaked at #45 in 2015.