Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Preston.
National Rank (2025)
#299
All-Time Peak Rank
#114 (2006)
Total U.S. Births
122,958
Unisex Distribution99.4% Boy / 0.6% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Preston Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Preston
According to SSA data, Preston achieved its highest historical rank of #114 in 2006. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2007 with 3,797 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 53.9%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Preston scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-53.9% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record3,797Births in 2007
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityModerately Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:458
1890s:514
1900s:739
1910s:3,049
1920s:4,235
1930s:3,441
1940s:4,502
1950s:5,164
1960s:4,783
1970s:5,483
1980s:10,236
1990s:17,088
2000s:30,332
2010s:25,049
2020s:7,885
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesPre-ston
Letter Count7 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 54.1% of SSA names. Starts with P, a letter used by only 1.6% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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