Preston Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationPRES-tun / /ˈprɛstən/English; Old English
Meaning
English: priest's town; Old English: from the priest's estate
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Preston originated as a surname in England, derived from various locations named Preston. It was commonly used to denote someone who lived near a priest's estate or a town associated with a priest. The name gained popularity as a given name in the 19th century. It has been used in various cultural contexts, particularly in English-speaking countries.
Trend Summary
Preston has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, peaking in the early 2000s.
Similar Names
Variants
- Pres
- Prestonian
International Variants
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Famous people named Preston
Preston Brooks was an American politician known for his role in the U.S. Congress during the 19th century.
Preston Sturges was an influential American screenwriter and director, recognized for his contributions to classic Hollywood comedies.
Preston Manning is a Canadian politician and founder of the Reform Party, known for his impact on Canadian politics.
Preston North End is a professional football club based in Preston, England, known for its historical significance in English football.
Fictional characters named Preston
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Preston was first seen in the United States in 1880. Preston has ranked as high as #200 nationally, which occurred in 2007, and has been most popular in Texas, California, North Carolina, Florida, and Georgia. In the past 5 years the name Preston has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Preston (2024)
State | Births | Share |
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TX | 126 | |
FL | 78 | |
CA | 77 | |
NC | 49 | |
NY | 47 | |
OH | 43 | |
MI | 40 | |
PA | 39 | |
GA | 38 | |
TN | 34 | |
VA | 34 | |
SC | 31 | |
LA | 30 | |
IN | 29 | |
MO | 27 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
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1880 | 47 |
1881 | 36 |
1882 | 49 |
1883 | 52 |
1884 | 49 |
1885 | 48 |
1886 | 36 |
1887 | 44 |
1888 | 58 |
1889 | 39 |
1890 | 49 |
1891 | 51 |
1892 | 49 |
1893 | 46 |
1894 | 66 |
1895 | 58 |
1896 | 53 |
1897 | 37 |
1898 | 53 |
1899 | 52 |
1900 | 78 |
1901 | 78 |
1902 | 62 |
1903 | 76 |
1904 | 67 |
1905 | 82 |
1906 | 61 |
1907 | 71 |
1908 | 88 |
1909 | 76 |
1910 | 112 |
1911 | 128 |
1912 | 206 |
1913 | 218 |
1914 | 319 |
1915 | 388 |
1916 | 418 |
1917 | 413 |
1918 | 417 |
1919 | 430 |
1920 | 482 |
1921 | 448 |
1922 | 467 |
1923 | 478 |
1924 | 414 |
1925 | 426 |
1926 | 416 |
1927 | 375 |
1928 | 381 |
1929 | 348 |
1930 | 379 |
1931 | 333 |
1932 | 352 |
1933 | 317 |
1934 | 357 |
1935 | 324 |
1936 | 334 |
1937 | 360 |
1938 | 332 |
1939 | 353 |
1940 | 381 |
1941 | 395 |
1942 | 447 |
1943 | 448 |
1944 | 408 |
1945 | 450 |
1946 | 452 |
1947 | 525 |
1948 | 461 |
1949 | 535 |
1950 | 535 |
1951 | 519 |
1952 | 557 |
1953 | 516 |
1954 | 484 |
1955 | 524 |
1956 | 549 |
1957 | 516 |
1958 | 479 |
1959 | 485 |
1960 | 478 |
1961 | 451 |
1962 | 484 |
1963 | 476 |
1964 | 453 |
1965 | 456 |
1966 | 520 |
1967 | 460 |
1968 | 498 |
1969 | 507 |
1970 | 522 |
1971 | 540 |
1972 | 568 |
1973 | 484 |
1974 | 482 |
1975 | 450 |
1976 | 567 |
1977 | 583 |
1978 | 597 |
1979 | 690 |
1980 | 763 |
1981 | 744 |
1982 | 807 |
1983 | 819 |
1984 | 904 |
1985 | 978 |
1986 | 1,121 |
1987 | 1,278 |
1988 | 1,352 |
1989 | 1,470 |
1990 | 1,527 |
1991 | 1,426 |
1992 | 1,528 |
1993 | 1,545 |
1994 | 1,606 |
1995 | 1,715 |
1996 | 1,672 |
1997 | 1,889 |
1998 | 1,891 |
1999 | 2,291 |
2000 | 2,743 |
2001 | 2,618 |
2002 | 2,515 |
2003 | 2,640 |
2004 | 2,646 |
2005 | 2,728 |
2006 | 3,719 |
2007 | 3,796 |
2008 | 3,461 |
2009 | 3,463 |
2010 | 3,107 |
2011 | 3,036 |
2012 | 2,944 |
2013 | 2,668 |
2014 | 2,733 |
2015 | 2,455 |
2016 | 2,313 |
2017 | 2,073 |
2018 | 1,966 |
2019 | 1,748 |
2020 | 1,646 |
2021 | 1,472 |
2022 | 1,353 |
2023 | 1,230 |
2024 | 1,045 |