Preston is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #914 in 2025 with 34 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2006 with 330 births ranking #149. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 240.0%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 7,998 boys born was named Preston. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Preston is an English surname-style classic meaning priest's town. It has a crisp, polished sound that helps it feel both traditional and modern.
Originally a place name and later a surname, Preston moved comfortably into first-name use through the wider trend for surname names. Its steady, tailored feel has helped it last.