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Preston

Preston is a boy name with a modern feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Preston?

Recorded births named Preston by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	123,757 births
England & Wales since 1996	3,328 births
Ireland since 1964	153 births

Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.

Preston's popularity over time

Babies named Preston per year — United States (1880–2025). United States peaked in 2007 (3,814/yr) · England & Wales peaked in 2006 (330/yr) · Ireland peaked in 2006 (14/yr).

When was Preston popular?

Preston reached its peak in 2007, when it was the #202 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 2000s name.

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