How old is someone named Paisley?
The average Paisley is 9 years old.
Half of all living Paisleys are between 5 and 12.
When was Paisley popular?
Most of the Paisleys in the country were born in the last 15 years. The name peaked in 2015 and is still near the top.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 25 | under 100 |
| 1970s | 57 | under 100 |
| 1980s | 156 | 150 |
| 1990s | 654 | 640 |
| 2000s | 3,349 | 3,300 |
| 2010s | 37,638 | 37,000 |
| 2020s | 23,577 | 23,000 |
How many Paisleys are still alive?
About 65,000 Paisleys are alive in the US today. That's over 99% of the roughly 65,000 babies named Paisley since 1966.
Nearly every Paisley ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Paisley?
About four in five living Paisleys are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
- Millennial 1%
- Gen Z 14%
- Gen Alpha 85%
Is Paisley an old name?
No. Paisley is one of the youngest names around: younger than 96 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Paisley will be 24 in 2056, so the name is getting older.
Is Paisley a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: 99.9% of living Paisleys are women.
Names the same age as Paisley
NAME TWIN
Paisley's name twin is Adalynn. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Adalynn's age curve is the closest match to Paisley's: 96% alike.
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Questions about the name Paisley
How old is the average Paisley?
The average Paisley in the US is 9 years old. The median is 9, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Paisley?
About 65,000 Paisleys are alive in the US today, out of roughly 65,000 babies given the name since 1966.
When was the name Paisley most popular?
In 2015, when about 5,100 baby girls were named Paisley.
Is Paisley a Gen Alpha name?
Yes. About 85% of living Paisleys are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this