UK girl's name
Paislee
A feminine name of Scottish origin meaning "from the meadow by the river".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Paislee is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Paislee popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5891, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2016, with 22 births.
This profile covers 106 England and Wales registrations across 11 recorded years from 2014 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 14% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 106 living people in the UK are called Paislee. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Paislee ranked #5891 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2016, when 22 girls were registered as Paislee.
- • About 106 living people in the UK are estimated to have Paislee as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5891
2024
Births in 2024
3
Latest year
Peak year
2016
22 births
Estimated living
106
2026
Meaning
What does Paislee mean?
The given name Paislee is a relatively modern invention, with its origins shrouded in mystery. It is believed to have emerged as a creative spelling variation of the Scottish name Paisley, which itself derived from the town of Paisley near Glasgow, Scotland. The town's name is thought to come from the Brittonic words "bas" (outer) and "leys" (pastures).
While the name Paisley has a long history, dating back to the 12th century, the variant spelling Paislee appears to be a much more recent coinage. There are no known historical references or records of this particular spelling prior to the 20th century. Its rise in popularity is likely a reflection of the growing trend towards unique and unconventional baby names in recent decades.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Paislee are relatively scarce. One notable figure was Paislee Harkins, an American actress born in 1992, known for her roles in television shows like "The Middle" and "American Horror Story." Another individual named Paislee was Paislee Qualls, a British singer-songwriter born in 1997, who gained popularity on social media platforms like YouTube.
Beyond these contemporary examples, it is challenging to find historical figures bearing the name Paislee. This suggests that the name's usage was relatively rare or non-existent until recent times. As a modern coinage, it has yet to accumulate a rich historical tapestry like many traditional names.
While the name Paislee may lack an extensive historical pedigree, its unique spelling and melodic sound have undoubtedly contributed to its rising popularity in the 21st century. As with many contemporary names, its appeal lies in its distinctiveness and ability to stand out in an increasingly diverse cultural landscape.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Paislee over time
The chart below shows babies named Paislee registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2014 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Paislee, the clearest high point is 2016. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2024, compared with 22 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Paislee by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Paislee was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #3515 | 37 | 5 |
| 2010s | #2689 | 69 | 6 |
Related
Names similar to Paislee
- Poppy 52,802
- Phoebe 47,609
- Paige 24,717
- Penelope 13,109
- Pippa 6,346
- Polly 5,678
- Philippa 4,446
- Penny 4,394
- Paris 4,372
- Piper 3,961
- Pearl 3,516
- Paisley 3,419
FAQ
Paislee: questions and answers
How popular is the name Paislee in the UK right now?
In 2024, Paislee was ranked #5891 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Paislee most popular?
The peak year on record was 2016, with 22 babies registered as Paislee in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Paislee?
A feminine name of Scottish origin meaning "from the meadow by the river".
How many people are called Paislee in the UK?
A total of 106 babies have been registered as Paislee across the 11 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.