Paislyn
A feminine name of modern American origin, possibly combining elements meaning "peaceful" and "meadow".
Name Census estimates that about 181 living Americans carry the first name Paislyn. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Paislyn today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Paislyn births was 2019 (23 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Paislyn. 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.
People living today
181
~ 1 in 1,893,670 Americans
Peak year
2019
23 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2024 SSA rank
#10,855
Tracked since 2012
Popularity
Paislyn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Paislyn from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 121 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Paislyn remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Paislyn 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 Paislyn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Paislyns live
Origin
Meaning and history of Paislyn
The given name Paislyn is a relatively modern invention, originating from a combination of the English words "paisley" and "lynn". The word "paisley" itself is derived from the town of Paisley in Scotland, which was renowned for producing intricately patterned textiles known as paisley shawls during the 19th century. The suffix "-lyn" is a common feminine name ending, often used to create new names with a melodic and whimsical sound.
While the name Paislyn does not have a deep historical lineage, it reflects a trend in contemporary naming practices where parents create unique names by blending existing words or name components from various sources. This name is likely inspired by the desire to bestow a distinctive and aesthetically pleasing moniker upon a child.
There are no recorded instances of the name Paislyn appearing in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records prior to its modern coinage. Given its recent origins, there are also no famous historical figures known to have borne this name.
However, as a testament to its growing popularity, a few notable individuals have been named Paislyn in recent years. One such example is Paislyn Jade Battino, an American child actress born in 2007, who has appeared in various television shows and films. Another is Paislyn Gaines, an American gymnast born in 2007, who has competed in several national competitions.
While the name Paislyn may lack a rich historical tapestry, its emergence reflects the creativity and individualism that characterize contemporary naming trends, where parents seek to craft unique and meaningful names for their children.
People
Paislyn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Paislyn 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
Paislyn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Paislyn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 181 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Paislyn 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 1,893,670 US residents.
Is Paislyn a common name?
We classify Paislyn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 72.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 182 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Paislyn most popular?
The single biggest year for Paislyn was 2019, when 23 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Paislyn is about 8 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Paislyn a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Paislyn 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.