Preston
Preston is an English name derived from a place name meaning 'priest's town' or 'priest's settlement' from Old English. It originated as a surname before becoming a popular given name, particularly in English-speaking countries.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 1,142. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 3,037
- 2012: 2,945
- 2013: 2,670
- 2014: 2,733
- 2015: 2,456
- 2016: 2,313
- 2017: 2,073
- 2018: 1,966
- 2019: 1,748
- 2020: 1,647
- 2021: 1,473
- 2022: 1,354
- 2023: 1,232
- 2024: 1,048
- 2025: 1,131
- 2026 (projected): 1,142
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce in English-speaking countries
- •Has a distinguished, upper-class association
- •Works well in both professional and casual settings
- •The '-ton' ending gives it a place-name heritage feel
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Famous People
Preston Sturges
Acclaimed film director and screenwriter
Preston Bailey
Actor known for 'Dexter'
Preston Tucker
American automobile designer and entrepreneur
Preston Lacy
Actor and stunt performer from 'Jackass'
Statistics
122,958
Total births since 1880
2007
Peak year
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