Payslie
A feminine name of unknown origin, potentially inspired by the English word "paisley".
Name Census estimates that about 137 living Americans carry the first name Payslie. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Payslie today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Payslie births was 2015 (19 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Payslie. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
137
~ 1 in 2,501,856 Americans
Peak year
2015
19 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2023 SSA rank
#17,004
Tracked since 2009
Popularity
Payslie: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Payslie from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 114 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Payslie by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Payslie during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Payslie
The name Payslie is a relatively modern invention, originating as a feminine given name in the late 20th century. It is believed to have been created as a variation of the Scottish surname Paisley, which itself is derived from the town of Paisley in Renfrewshire, Scotland. The town's name is thought to come from the Brittonic Celtic words "pasg" meaning "paschal" or "Easter" and "leah" meaning "a meadow or clearing."
While the name Payslie does not have a long historical pedigree, it has gained popularity in recent decades as a unique and aesthetically pleasing option for baby names. There are no recorded instances of the name appearing in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records prior to its modern emergence.
One of the earliest known individuals to bear the name Payslie is Payslie Wilshire, a Canadian model and beauty pageant contestant born in 1996. She competed in the Miss Universe Canada competition in 2016 and has since pursued a career in modeling and social media influencing.
Another notable Payslie is Payslie Rose, an American child actress born in 2010. She has appeared in several television shows and films, including the comedy series "Life in Pieces" and the film "The Cloverfield Paradox."
Payslie Ambrosi is an American artist and designer based in Los Angeles, known for her vibrant and colorful works of art. She has exhibited her paintings and illustrations in various galleries across the United States.
Payslie Zepeda is a Mexican-American singer and songwriter who rose to prominence in the early 2010s. Her music blends elements of pop, R&B, and Latin rhythms, and she has released several successful albums and singles.
Payslie Thornton is a British entrepreneur and businesswoman who founded a successful e-commerce company specializing in sustainable fashion and home goods. She has been recognized for her efforts in promoting ethical and environmentally conscious business practices.
People
Payslie + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Payslie as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with P
Other first names starting with P with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Payslie: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Payslie?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 137 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Payslie going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 2,501,856 US residents.
Is Payslie a common name?
We classify Payslie as "Very Rare". It ranks above 69% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 138 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Payslie most popular?
The single biggest year for Payslie was 2015, when 19 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Payslie is about 11 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Payslie in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Payslie a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Payslie in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Payslie still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Payslie in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Payslie can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Payslie?
If you just want to know how many people have the name Payslie, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.