Preston is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #6096 in 1997 with 16 recorded births. This places Preston in the top 38% of ranked US girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 2000 with 24 births ranking #4935. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 166.7%. In 1997, approximately 1 in every 108,791 girls 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.