Paislynn
Possible feminine variation of the English word "paisley", referring to a decorative pattern.
Name Census estimates that about 323 living Americans carry the first name Paislynn. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Paislynn today is around 7 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Paislynn births was 2021 (43 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Paislynn. 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
323
~ 1 in 1,061,159 Americans
Peak year
2021
43 babies that year
Average age
7
years old
2024 SSA rank
#4,733
Tracked since 2012
Popularity
Paislynn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Paislynn 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 172 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Paislynn 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 Paislynn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Paislynns live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. Texas, Ohio, Tennessee recorded the most babies named Paislynn, while Tennessee, Ohio, Texas recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 9 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Paislynn
The name Paislynn is a relatively modern invention, likely created by combining the Scottish name Paisley with the more common feminine suffix -lynn or -lyn. The name Paisley itself derives from the town of Paisley in Renfrewshire, Scotland, whose name comes from the Brittonic Celtic words "bas" meaning outer and "lēdig" meaning prince or prince's town. The suffix -lynn or -lyn has its roots in Germanic names and means "small lake" or "pool."
There are no known historical records or ancient texts that reference the name Paislynn directly. It appears to have emerged as a distinctive given name in recent decades, possibly inspired by the popularity of the name Paisley and the trend of creating new names by combining elements from different sources.
As a relatively new name, there are no famous historical figures specifically named Paislynn. However, some notable individuals with the name Paisley include Paisley Park, the recording studio and production complex owned by Prince, and Paisley Rae, an American singer and songwriter born in 1995.
Given its modern origins and limited historical usage, there are very few recorded examples of individuals named Paislynn throughout history. The name's popularity has likely increased in recent years, but it remains relatively uncommon compared to more traditional names.
It's worth noting that while the name Paislynn may be a recent creation, it reflects the ongoing evolution of naming practices and the blending of cultural influences in the formation of new names. As with many modern names, its appeal lies in its unique sound and the combination of elements from various linguistic and geographical sources.
People
Paislynn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Paislynn 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
Paislynn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Paislynn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 323 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Paislynn 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 1,061,159 US residents.
Is Paislynn a common name?
We classify Paislynn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 80% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 325 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Paislynn most popular?
The single biggest year for Paislynn was 2021, when 43 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Paislynn is about 7 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Paislynn a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Paislynn 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.