Paisley
Peaked at #45 nationally in 2015, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1966, Paisley has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Paisley — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#45
in 2015
Current rank
#61
in 2024
Years tracked
54
1966–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1966, Paisley reached its peak popularity for girls in 2015, ranking #45 nationally with 5,089 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #53 (2014) to #61 (2024) — a 13% drop.
As of 2024, Paisley ranks #61 nationally for girls, with 3,542 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #61 | 3,542 |
| 2023 | #56 | 3,743 |
| 2022 | #53 | 4,048 |
| 2021 | #52 | 4,295 |
| 2020 | #49 | 4,377 |
| 2019 | #53 | 4,277 |
| 2018 | #52 | 4,365 |
| 2017 | #45 | 4,957 |
Paisley — Boys (United States)
StablePeak rank
#6998
in 2017
Current rank
#11928
in 2024
Years tracked
11
2011–2024
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 2011, Paisley reached its peak popularity for boys in 2017, ranking #6998 nationally with 12 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #11761 (2014) to #11928 (2024) — a 1% drop.
As of 2024, Paisley ranks #11928 nationally for boys, with 6 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #11,928 | 6 |
| 2023 | #13,639 | 5 |
| 2021 | #11,770 | 6 |
| 2020 | #8,550 | 9 |
| 2019 | #10,524 | 7 |
| 2018 | #9,439 | 8 |
| 2017 | #6,998 | 12 |
| 2016 | #13,674 | 5 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Paisley most popular?
Paisley was most popular in 2015, when it ranked #45 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Paisley becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently stable, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Paisley?
At least 61,899 babies have been recorded with the name Paisley in the US since 1966, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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