Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Paisley.
National Rank (2025)
#67
All-Time Peak Rank
#45 (2015)
Total U.S. Births
65,369
Unisex Distribution0.1% Boy / 99.9% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Female
💡 The Paisley Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Paisley
According to SSA data, Paisley achieved its highest historical rank of #45 in 2015. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2015 with 5,091 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 31.1%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 41 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Paisley scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-31.1% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record5,091Births in 2015
Years in Top 100
13yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
41Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:0
1920s:0
1930s:0
1940s:0
1950s:0
1960s:25
1970s:57
1980s:156
1990s:654
2000s:3,349
2010s:37,582
2020s:23,546
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesPai-ley
Letter Count7 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 54.1% of SSA names. Starts with P, a letter used by only 1.6% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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