How Many People Are Named Preston?
122,600
people in the United States are named Preston
1 in 2,732 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#598
⭐ Uncommon
Population Percentage
0.0366%
Of US population
Peak Year
2007
3,813 births
Trend
↓
Declining
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
English
Pronunciation:
PRES-tən
Gender:
Primarily Male
Meaning:
From an English surname which was originally derived from a place name meaning "priest town" (Old English preost and tun).
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Male
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 35.2 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1880 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Texas
12,679
California
8,418
North Carolina
5,308
Florida
5,204
Georgia
5,156
Ohio
4,376
Virginia
4,163
New York
3,978
Tennessee
3,948
Pennsylvania
3,663
💡 Fun Facts About "Preston"
- 1,062 babies were named Preston in 2024
- Most popular in the year 2007
- Currently declining in popularity
- First recorded in 1880
- Most popular in Texas
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