Paley Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Derived from the Old English word 'paega' which means 'peacock'.
Meaning of the Name Paley
Paley is an English surname derived from the Old English word 'paega' which means 'peacock'. It was originally used as a nickname for someone who resembled a peacock in some way. The name has gained popularity as a given name in recent years, and is now used as both a first name and a surname. It has a charming and whimsical quality to it.
Popularity of the Name Paley
The popularity for the name Paley peaked in popularity in the year 2007 with 7 births, which ranked number 23,707 out of 32,430 unique names for that year. Paley had the most female births in 2007 with 7, which ranked number 13,923 out of 20,573 female names for that year.
Nationwide Popularity of Paley
Popularity of Paley by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Paley. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Paley in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Paley is a great pick!
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