132,459births recorded
12Countries
1Variants
2011Peak · British Columbia
#299United States 2025
Preston is a boy name family recorded 132,459 times in 12 countries since 1880. It ranks highest today in the United States (#299 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in British Columbia in 2011, at 137.8 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Preston
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preston | English | 123,757 | 🇺🇸 United States | #299 | 2007 | ▼ 49 % |
| Preston | English | 3,404 | 🏴 England & Wales | #914 | 2006 | ▼ 78 % |
| Preston | English | 2,141 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | #330 | 2012 | ▼ 62 % |
| Preston | English | 1,005 | 🇫🇷 France | #1586 | 2009 | ▼ 61 % |
| Preston | English | 861 | 🇨🇦 Alberta | #354 | 2010 | ▼ 34 % |
| Preston | English | 667 | 🇨🇦 British Columbia | #399 | 2011 | ▼ 67 % |
Questions about Preston
How popular is the name Preston?
In 2025 it ranked #299 in the United States. Official registers record 132,459 births across 12 countries.
When was Preston most popular?
It peaked in British Columbia in 2011, at 137.8 births per 100,000.
Is Preston a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Preston is a boy name.