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PAISLEY
Most Famous People Born in Paisley, United Kingdom
- Notable people
- 358
- Peak decade
- 1960s
- Median birth year
- 1947
- Most distinctive
- Football 3.7×
One face per decade — the most globally famous figure born in Paisley during each.
Notable Births by Decade
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What Paisley Is Known For
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Football is Paisley's biggest profession — 41% of all notables (146).
Paisley over-indexes on football — 3.7× the global rate.
Paisley under-produces politician — only 0.6× the global rate.
Profession Mix Over Time
Each band shows a profession family's share of Paisley's notable births by decade. Hover the chart for the breakdown at any decade.
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- Art & Design
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- Filtered to 1900s Clear ×
0097 EDUCATION
William Alexander, Baron Alexander of Potterhill
1905 - 1993
0154 FOOTBALL
Jimmy Crapnell
1903 - 1991
0246 FOOTBALL
Bobbie Bruce
1906 - 1978
0282 FOOTBALL
Allan Craig
Born 1904
0300 FOOTBALL
Hookey Leonard
1906 - 1959
0304 FOOTBALL
Bobby Walker (footballer, born 1906)
Born 1906
0310 FOOTBALL
Bobby Rankin
1905 - 1954
0322 FOOTBALL
Dougie Campbell
1901 - 1991
0338 FOOTBALL
James Harkins
Born 1905
0352 FOOTBALL
Frederick Grocott
1900 - 1924
0358 FOOTBALL
Robert Wallace (footballer)
Born 1905