Preston
boy name#299 in 2025Preston entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #114 in 2006, ranks #299 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1880–2025
#299
rank today
#114
peak (2006)
1,131
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #245 |
| 1890s | #243 |
| 1900s | #226 |
| 1910s | #245 |
| 1920s | #276 |
| 1930s | #296 |
| 1940s | #294 |
| 1950s | #322 |
| 1960s | #355 |
| 1970s | #331 |
| 1980s | #237 |
| 1990s | #189 |
| 2000s | #137 |
| 2010s | #165 |
| 2020s | #271 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Preston has been most popular in TX, CA, FL.
Living bearers
About 104,000 people named Preston are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Preston alive today was born around 2001, making them about 24 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Preston in 2025?
- Preston ranks #299 among US boy names in 2025, with 1,131 babies given the name.
- When was the name Preston most popular?
- Preston peaked in 2006, reaching #114 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Preston with classmates?
- Preston will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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