Church or cemetery
A modern spelling variation of Paisley, which originates from a Scottish surname and town. The name is derived from the Middle English word 'pasil', likely referring to a church or a place of worship. It has become popular in the US as a decorative, textile-inspired name.
Less common today
Payslie isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,709 in 2015.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
