Church or cemetery; patterned fabric
A rare variant of Paisley, which originates from a Scottish town name. It likely derives from the Middle Latin word for church or basilica. The name is also famously associated with the intricate teardrop-shaped textile pattern that became popular in the 19th century.
Less common today
Paisely isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,908 in 2015.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
