Preston is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #6859 in 2023 with 17 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2000 with 24 births ranking #4935. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 183.3%. In 2023, approximately 1 in every 94,273 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.