55.8499° N, 4.4332° W
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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- Film & TV
- Art & Design
- Other
- Field: Business Clear ×
0041 BUSINESS
Fred Goodwin
Born 1958
0136 BUSINESS
David Eccles (businessman)
1849 - 1912
0219 BUSINESS
Andrew Robertson (businessman)
1827 - 1890
0231 BUSINESS
George Bryson Sr.
1813 - 1900
0241 BUSINESS
John Boyd Watson
1828 - 1889
0297 BUSINESS
Ken W. MacDonald
Born 1959