Preston
Preston is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Priest's town or estate.
Origin and history
Preston originated as an Old English habitational surname denoting someone from a priest's village or estate. It transitioned into a popular given name in the United States during the late 19th century and has maintained steady usage. Today, it is recognized as a classic, traditional surname-turned-first-name.
Popularity in the United States
122,958 babies in the United States have been named Preston since 1880. It ranks #273 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #260.
States where it is most popular
- TX (10.9 %)
- CA (7.2 %)
- NC (4.5 %)
- FL (4.5 %)
- GA (4.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 458 |
| 1890-1900 | 514 |
| 1900-1910 | 739 |
| 1910-1920 | 3,049 |
| 1920-1930 | 4,235 |
| 1930-1940 | 3,441 |
| 1940-1950 | 4,502 |
| 1950-1960 | 5,164 |
| 1960-1970 | 4,783 |
| 1970-1980 | 5,483 |
| 1980-1990 | 10,236 |
| 1990-2000 | 17,088 |
| 2000-2010 | 30,332 |
| 2010-2019 | 25,049 |
| 2020-2029 | 7,885 |
Famous people named Preston
- Preston Sturges: Screenwriter, Film Director
- Preston Brooks: Politician
Nicknames
Press
Fun facts
- The name combines the Old English words 'preost' (priest) and 'tun' (enclosure, settlement, or town).
- Preston is the name of numerous towns and places across the United Kingdom, United States, and Canada.