Presley Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Scottish/English
Gender Distribution:
14% Masculine / 86% Feminine
Meaning:
Presley means 'from the priest's meadow' and has a modern and trendy feel.
Meaning of the Name Presley
Presley is an English name derived from a surname. It is believed to be of Scottish origin, derived from the place name 'Presley' in East Lothian, Scotland. The name is also associated with the famous American singer Elvis Presley, who popularized it in the 20th century. It has a modern and trendy feel.
Popularity of the Name Presley
The popularity for the name Presley peaked in popularity in the year 2014 with 1,743 births, which ranked number 409 out of 30,792 unique names for that year. Presley had the most female births in 2014 with 1,743, which ranked number 190 out of 19,224 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2009 with 160, which ranked number 1,143 out of 14,532 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Presley has declined over the last ten years from 1,669 births to 1,440 births, a decline of -13.72%. Among males, Presley has remained flat in popularity over the last ten years from 134 births to 131 births, a decline of -2.24%. Among females, Presley has declined in popularity over the last ten years from 1,535 births to 1,309 births, a decline of -14.72%.
Nationwide Popularity of Presley
- 20 Year Trend of Presley: 191.50%
- 10 Year Trend of Presley: -13.72%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Presley: -2.24%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Presley: -14.72%
Popularity of Presley by State
For males, Presley was most popular in Southeastern states with 28 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in CA, with 14 male births. Among females, Presley was most popular in Southeastern states with 392 births in the region. It was most commonly used in TX, with 163 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Presley. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL | < 5 | N/A | 29 | 161 |
| AR | < 5 | N/A | 17 | 161 |
| AZ | < 5 | N/A | 46 | 137 |
| CA | 14 | 1341 | 131 | 259 |
| CO | < 5 | N/A | 30 | 177 |
| FL | 11 | 1102 | 60 | 316 |
| GA | 7 | 1101 | 45 | 240 |
| HI | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 175 |
| IA | < 5 | N/A | 19 | 167 |
| ID | < 5 | N/A | 16 | 123 |
| IL | 8 | 953 | 34 | 321 |
| IN | < 5 | N/A | 28 | 246 |
| KS | < 5 | N/A | 23 | 134 |
| KY | < 5 | N/A | 37 | 102 |
| LA | < 5 | N/A | 32 | 138 |
| MA | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 763 |
| MD | < 5 | N/A | 17 | 339 |
| MI | < 5 | N/A | 31 | 279 |
| MN | < 5 | N/A | 18 | 312 |
| MO | < 5 | N/A | 34 | 173 |
| MS | < 5 | N/A | 18 | 152 |
| MT | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 156 |
| NC | < 5 | N/A | 47 | 223 |
| ND | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 99 |
| NE | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 185 |
| NJ | < 5 | N/A | 14 | 580 |
| NM | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 236 |
| NV | < 5 | N/A | 19 | 118 |
| NY | 5 | 1798 | 26 | 644 |
| OH | 8 | 926 | 42 | 265 |
| OK | < 5 | N/A | 41 | 73 |
| OR | < 5 | N/A | 21 | 164 |
| PA | < 5 | N/A | 34 | 330 |
| SC | < 5 | N/A | 19 | 243 |
| TN | 5 | 1019 | 45 | 155 |
| TX | 9 | 1784 | 163 | 193 |
| UT | < 5 | N/A | 20 | 203 |
| VA | 5 | 1074 | 27 | 312 |
| WA | < 5 | N/A | 26 | 260 |
| WI | < 5 | N/A | 16 | 328 |
| WV | < 5 | N/A | 16 | 90 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Presley
- Total Births of Presley: 1419 (-1.46%)
- Male Births of Presley: 131 (-0.23%)
- Female Births of Presley: 1288 (-1.58%)
Given the downward trend of Presley over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -1.46% decrease in total births, for a total of 1,419 births in 2024. Male births for Presley have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 131 male births in 2024, a decrease of -0.23%. For Females, births for Presley have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 1,288 female births in 2024, a decrease of -1.58%.