Paislee
A feminine name of Scottish origin meaning "from the meadow by the river".
Name Census estimates that about 10,749 living Americans carry the first name Paislee. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Paislee today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Paislee births was 2016 (1,132 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Paislee. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Paislee is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 9 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
11K
~ 1 in 31,887 Americans
Peak year
2016
1,132 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2024 SSA rank
#643
Tracked since 1990
Popularity
Paislee: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Paislee from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 7,230 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Paislee remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Paislee by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Paislee during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Paislees live
The SSA's state-level files cover 45 states and territories. Texas, Ohio, Tennessee recorded the most babies named Paislee, while Wyoming, Connecticut, New Hampshire recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 226 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Paislee
The given name Paislee is a relatively modern invention, with its origins shrouded in mystery. It is believed to have emerged as a creative spelling variation of the Scottish name Paisley, which itself derived from the town of Paisley near Glasgow, Scotland. The town's name is thought to come from the Brittonic words "bas" (outer) and "leys" (pastures).
While the name Paisley has a long history, dating back to the 12th century, the variant spelling Paislee appears to be a much more recent coinage. There are no known historical references or records of this particular spelling prior to the 20th century. Its rise in popularity is likely a reflection of the growing trend towards unique and unconventional baby names in recent decades.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Paislee are relatively scarce. One notable figure was Paislee Harkins, an American actress born in 1992, known for her roles in television shows like "The Middle" and "American Horror Story." Another individual named Paislee was Paislee Qualls, a British singer-songwriter born in 1997, who gained popularity on social media platforms like YouTube.
Beyond these contemporary examples, it is challenging to find historical figures bearing the name Paislee. This suggests that the name's usage was relatively rare or non-existent until recent times. As a modern coinage, it has yet to accumulate a rich historical tapestry like many traditional names.
While the name Paislee may lack an extensive historical pedigree, its unique spelling and melodic sound have undoubtedly contributed to its rising popularity in the 21st century. As with many contemporary names, its appeal lies in its distinctiveness and ability to stand out in an increasingly diverse cultural landscape.
People
Paislee + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Paislee as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with P
Other first names starting with P with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Paislee: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Paislee?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10,749 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Paislee going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 31,887 US residents.
Is Paislee a common name?
We classify Paislee as "Uncommon". It ranks above 97.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10,824 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Paislee most popular?
The single biggest year for Paislee was 2016, when 1,132 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Paislee is about 9 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Paislee a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Paislee in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.