Paysley Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Scottish
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Derived from the Scottish surname Paisley, meaning 'dweller near the meadow'.
Meaning of the Name Paysley
Paysley is a name of Scottish origin. It is derived from the Scottish surname Paisley, which refers to the town of Paisley in Scotland. The name Paisley is believed to have originated from the Old English words 'peis' meaning 'pasture' or 'meadow' and 'leah' meaning 'clearing' or 'woodland'. Therefore, the name Paysley can be interpreted as 'dweller near the meadow'.
Popularity of the Name Paysley
The popularity for the name Paysley peaked in popularity in the year 2015 with 15 births, which ranked number 13,347 out of 30,647 unique names for that year. Paysley had the most female births in 2015 with 15, which ranked number 7,608 out of 19,116 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Paysley has declined sharply over the last ten years from 11 births to 8 births, a decline of -27.27%. Among females, Paysley has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 11 births to 8 births, a decline of -27.27%.
Nationwide Popularity of Paysley
- 10 Year Trend of Paysley: -27.27%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Paysley: -27.27%
Popularity of Paysley by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Paysley. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Paysley in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Paysley is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Paysley
- Total Births of Paysley: 8 (-3.13%)
- Female Births of Paysley: 8 (-3.13%)
Given the downward trend of Paysley over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -3.13% decrease in total births, for a total of 8 births in 2024. For Females, births for Paysley have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 8 female births in 2024, a decrease of -3.13%.