Rising since 2013, #7,491 for girls today.
Popularity of Paislyn since 2012
Babies named Paislyn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 121 |
| 2020s | 75 |
Meaning & origin
Paislyn is a modern coinage that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2012. Its peak usage came in 2019, and it has been on a rising trajectory since 2013, driven by the popularity of similar-sounding names like Paisley and the -lyn suffix. As of 2025, it ranks 7491, with a 1-in-114,805 frequency among newborn girls. The name reflects a contemporary naming style that blends established elements into new creations, and it has yet to appear in any top state lists.
Paislyn is a modern invention, emerging in the early 2010s. It blends the sound of Paisley, itself derived from a Scottish surname meaning 'church' or 'basilica', with the popular suffix -lyn, seen in names like Brooklyn and Ashlyn. The name first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2012 and has been steadily rising in usage, reflecting a broader trend of creative name formations in contemporary naming.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Pais, Lyn, Pai
Variants: Paislynn, Payslyn, Paislin
Sibling names for Paislyn
Names that share Paislyn's style, for a brother or sister.
