Preston
Preston is a distinctive choice, ranked #914 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Preston in their class.
About the Name Preston
Preston has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 285 places in five years. It was most popular in 2006 at #149 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Preston is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Preston in their class.
In the US it ranks even higher at #329, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
⭐ Famous People Named Preston
- Gordon Preston — Gordon Bamford Preston was an English mathematician best known for his work on semigroups.
- Neal Preston — Neal Preston is an American photographer, based in Los Angeles, California.
- Walter of Preston — Walter of Preston, also known as Walter Fitz Winemar, was sheriff of Northamptonshire in 1207 and 1208, and held some post in connection with the forests.
Biographical summaries are shortened from Wikipedia and are used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence; those summaries remain available under that same licence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Preston
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In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Preston
Almost certainly the only Preston in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2025)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2025)
Rank · SSA official data
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