Preston
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Priest's Town; Village of the Priest
Background: The name Preston originates from the Old French word 'preston,' which means 'priest's town.' This term is derived from the Latin 'presbyter,' which refers to a priest. The name has been used as a surname and place name, reflecting its geographical and occupational roots.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#270
Total births
122,600
Most popular decade
2000s
(91,479 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-181 ranks)
Years in Top 100
0
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
99.4% male
0.6% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 47
- First year rank
- #241
- Peak year
- 2007
- Peak year births
- 3,796
- Peak rank
- #114
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 1,045
- Recent rank
- #329
Female
- First year
- 1916
- First year births
- 6
- First year rank
- #3,919
- Peak year
- 2000
- Peak year births
- 24
- Peak rank
- #4,791
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 17
- Recent rank
- #6,613
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).