Press
boy namePress entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #595 in 1881, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
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rank today
#595
peak (1881)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #722 |
| 1890s | #912 |
| 1900s | #1373 |
| 1910s | #2733 |
| 1920s | #3270 |
| 1930s | #3306 |
| 1950s | #3349 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Press are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Press alive today was born around 1917, making them about 108 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Press in 2025?
- Press is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Press most popular?
- Press peaked in 1881, reaching #595 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Press with classmates?
- Press will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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