Preston is a moderately popular boys' name in United States, ranking #329 in 2024 with 1,045 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2007 with 3,796 births ranking #114. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 37.5%. In 2024, approximately 1 in every 1,641 boys born was named Preston. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
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.