The namePreston
Preston is an English boy's name, mostly given in France in the 2000s and 2010s.
- Boy's name
- English
Meaning
From an English place name, "the priest's farm".
Origin
English.
History
In France, Preston appeared in the mid 1990s, peaked in the late 2000s and is still given today, less often, mostly in the Île-de-France region.
Popularity of the name Preston
Preston in France
Preston was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 535 births over the decade, 53% of all recorded babies named Preston. Its rise began around 2001, and it peaked in 2009. Half of all babies named Preston in France were born before 2013, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 25 births a year on average, against 47 in the five years before.
Preston in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Preston mean?
From an English place name, "the priest's farm".
What is the origin of the name Preston?
English.
Is Preston a girl's or a boy's name?
Preston is a boy's name.