Paizley Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Paizley has Scottish origins, deriving from the place name Paisley, which stems from the Old Welsh word for 'church'. It evolved from Paisley in Old Welsh to its modern form. While it does not have biblical relevance, it has gained popularity in modern times, particularly as a given name reflecting creativity and individuality.
The name Paizley is most popular in Utah, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Paizley has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled 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 South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Paizley' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 22013th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 5293rd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2229th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Paizley' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Paizley"
Pronunciation
/ˈpeɪzli/
Origin
Scottish
Etymology
The name Paizley is derived from the Scottish place name Paisley, which originates from the Old Welsh word 'pais' meaning 'church'.
Meaning
Church
Language Evolution
Paisley (Old Welsh), Paisley (Scottish Gaelic), Paizley (modern usage)
Historical Usage
The name Paizley gained popularity in the late 20th century as a given name, inspired by the prominence of the town of Paisley in Scotland.
Variants & Derivatives
Paisley, Pazley, Payzley
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Paizley is perceived as a trendy and modern name, often associated with creativity and a unique identity.
Famous People
Paizley Adams (fictional character), Paizley Jane (social media influencer)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Paizley"
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 "Paizley"
"Paizley" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 22013th of 27321 | 12 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 5293rd of 35406 | 383 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 2229th of 30306 | 1,004 |
Regional Popularity of "Paizley" 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 "Paizley" 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) |
85.27% 3907th/4582 |
- |
49.50% 3620th/7313 |
54.76% 4087th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
51.76% 2062nd/3984 |
- |
36.48% 2489th/6822 |
53.70% 3370th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Paizley"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Paizley" 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.