StableCross-generational persistence#67 girls’ name in 2025
Peak era
2015
Peak births
5,091
Current vitality
Healthy
Peak generation
Gen Alpha
1966Peak 20152025
Quick answers about Paisley
How many people are named Paisley?
An estimated 64,853 living Americans are named Paisley.
How rare is Paisley?
Paisley is moderately uncommon among babies today, with 3,508 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 31.1% from its 2015 peak. It was the #67 girls’ name in 2025.
How old is the typical Paisley?
The median age of a living American named Paisley is approximately 9 years, with most bearers falling between 5 and 12 years old.
Is Paisley still popular?
Yes. Paisley is holding steady, with 3,508 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
Where is Paisley most common?
Paisley has its strongest geographic signal in Wyoming, where it appeared 6.2× more often than the national baseline in the 2020s.
Peak year
2015
Decline from peak
31.1%
2025
3,508
All-time
65,369
Diaspora map
Paisley broke out in Georgia, Oklahoma, Oregon, and Utah (2007) and became over-represented in 30 states over 11 years.
Broke out: Georgia, Oklahoma, Oregon, and Utah, 2007 · over-represented in 30 states over 11 years
