Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Presley.
National Rank (2025)
#225
All-Time Peak Rank
#188 (2015)
Total U.S. Births
31,778
Unisex Distribution13.5% Boy / 86.5% GirlBalance: Leans Female
💡 The Presley Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Presley
According to SSA data, Presley achieved its highest historical rank of #188 in 2015. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2014 with 1,743 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 21.2%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 38 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Presley scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Stable
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-21.2% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record1,743Births in 2014
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
38Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:0
1920s:0
1930s:0
1940s:0
1950s:0
1960s:0
1970s:7
1980s:48
1990s:1,493
2000s:6,544
2010s:15,350
2020s:8,336
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesPre-sley
Letter Count7 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: 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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