Paislee
Paislee is a girl's name of Scottish origin.
Meaning
Church, basilica, or place of worship.
Origin and history
Paislee is a modern phonetic spelling variant of Paisley, originating from a Scottish surname and placename believed to derive from a Celtic word for church. The name experienced a rapid rise in popularity in the United States during the 21st century alongside other modern -lee ended names. Thousands of American children have been given this spelling since the early 2010s.
Popularity in the United States
11,255 babies in the United States have been named Paislee since 1880. It ranks #1525 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #503.
States where it is most popular
- TX (9.2 %)
- OH (5.5 %)
- TN (5 %)
- FL (4.3 %)
- KY (4.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 21 |
| 2000-2010 | 372 |
| 2010-2019 | 7,235 |
| 2020-2029 | 3,627 |
Nicknames
Lee, Pai, LeeLee
Fun facts
- The root name Paisley is famously associated with the intricate droplet-shaped textile pattern produced in Paisley, Scotland.
- The -lee suffix variant grew significantly in the United States during the 2010s as parents sought modern twists on established names.