Preston

Rank 254th Boy Name

In 2022, the name Preston was 254th most popular baby name for boys and 485th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 1,360 babies were named Preston in the United States. The gender distribution for "Preston" is 98.9% male and 1.1% female.

In 2022, 1 out of every 2,469 babies in the United States were named Preston. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 1.2% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Preston is around 23 to 27 years old.

The name "Preston" is well know, but not overly common.

The most common nickname for Preston is Pres.

Preston Meaning & Origin

"Preston" is an English name that means "priest's town," suggesting the holder of this name could be associated with spiritual guidance, wisdom, or leadership.

The name Preston is described as sophisticated, resourceful and diamond-rough.

Pronunciation

Preston is pronounced pres-ton in English. The name Preston has 7 letters and 2 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Preston

The name Preston has been featured in several popular TV shows and movies, such as "Grey's Anatomy" and "The Good Wife".

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Gender Distribution

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Data Source

Social Security Administration

U.S. Name Statistics provided by the Social Security Administration based on data from SSN Applications

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