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How Many People Are Named Preston?
Estimated people named Preston living in the U.S. today
104,178
Gender distribution
99% male · 1% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 122,600
- Peak year: 2007 (3,813 births)
- Estimated living today: 104,178
Preston by age group — who carries the name today?
Preston popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Preston
Preston has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 122,600 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 104,178 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 3,281 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Prestons you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Preston in the US?
An estimated 104,178 people named Preston are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Preston uncommon — about 1 in 3,281 Americans.
Is Preston a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Preston is 99% male and 1% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Preston most popular?
Preston peaked in 2007, when 3,813 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Preston?
Preston ranks #506 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 41 out of 100 (higher means rarer).