Presley
Presley is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Priest's clearing or priest's meadow.
Origin and history
Presley originated as an English surname derived from a place name meaning priest's meadow. While historically a surname, it gained usage as a given name in the United States, heavily influenced by icon Elvis Presley. It is used for both boys and girls in contemporary American naming culture.
Popularity in the United States
4,945 babies in the United States have been named Presley since 1880. It ranks #1735 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1324.
States where it is most popular
- CA (27.6 %)
- TX (19.9 %)
- FL (8.4 %)
- TN (4.7 %)
- GA (4.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 17 |
| 1890-1900 | 19 |
| 1900-1910 | 39 |
| 1910-1920 | 146 |
| 1920-1930 | 195 |
| 1930-1940 | 168 |
| 1940-1950 | 187 |
| 1950-1960 | 205 |
| 1960-1970 | 119 |
| 1970-1980 | 145 |
| 1980-1990 | 147 |
| 1990-2000 | 341 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,253 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,333 |
| 2020-2029 | 631 |
Fun facts
- Derived from Old English elements 'preost' (priest) and 'leah' (woodland, clearing, or meadow).
- Its adoption as a given name in the 20th century was largely inspired by the fame of singer Elvis Presley.