Paislee Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Paislee is of modern English origin, derived from the Scottish surname Paisley, which means 'church' or 'basilica'. It has evolved from the historical form of the surname and is associated with a contemporary style. The name conveys traits of playfulness and uniqueness, and it does not have biblical relevance.
The name Paislee is most popular in Utah, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Paislee has been too falling for female in MidWest, falling for female in Northeast, falling for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Paislee' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 20558th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2389th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 391st out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Paislee' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Paislee"
Pronunciation
/ˈpeɪsli/
Origin
Modern English
Etymology
The name Paislee is derived from the Scottish surname 'Paisley', which comes from the town of Paisley in Renfrewshire, Scotland. The name is believed to have originated from the Gaelic 'pàisley', meaning 'basilica' or 'church'.
Meaning
church, basilica
Language Evolution
Paisley (Scottish surname), Paislee (modern variant)
Historical Usage
Paislee has gained popularity in recent years, particularly in the United States, as a trendy and modern choice for baby girls.
Variants & Derivatives
Paisley, Pace, Pacey
Modern Popularity & Image
The name Paislee is perceived as contemporary, unique, and stylish, often associated with a playful and cheerful personality.
Famous People
Paislee Raye, a social media influencer., Paislee K. M. D. Smith, a notable child artist.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Paislee"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Paislee"
"Paislee" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 20558th of 27321 | 16 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 2389th of 35406 | 1,177 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 391st of 30306 | 9,631 |
Regional Popularity of "Paislee" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Paislee" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
44.30% 2030th/4582 |
79.53% 4107th/5164 |
22.64% 1656th/7313 |
26.84% 2003rd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
7.68% 306th/3984 |
15.04% 675th/4487 |
4.81% 328th/6822 |
9.16% 575th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Paislee"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Paislee" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.