Preslee
Preslee is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Priest's meadow.
Origin and history
Preslee is a modern American spelling variation of Presley, originating from an Old English surname. It derived from words meaning 'priest' and 'clearing' or 'meadow'. In the United States, it is typically used as a feminine given name.
Popularity in the United States
3,717 babies in the United States have been named Preslee since 1880. It ranks #2894 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1326.
States where it is most popular
- TX (27.4 %)
- CA (8.2 %)
- OK (6.9 %)
- UT (6.7 %)
- TN (5.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 146 |
| 2000-2010 | 808 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,950 |
| 2020-2029 | 813 |
Nicknames
Press, Lee
Fun facts
- Preslee is a contemporary respelling of the traditional surname Presley, popularized by the double 'e' trend in girl names.
- The name originally referred to geographical locations in England where priests gathered or lived.