Church or cemetery
A modern phonetic spelling of Paisley, which originates from a Scottish town name. The name is derived from the Middle Low German word 'palsel', referring to a church or basilica. It is also widely associated with the intricate teardrop-shaped textile pattern that originated in Persia but was popularized in the Scottish town.
Less common today
Paisly isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,323 in 2011.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
