Boys name · California
Preston in California
The SSA records 8,505 Preston births in California, counting years with 5 or more from 1916. In 2025 it stood as the #387 most popular boys name, from 86 births that year.
Popularity over time
Preston in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1916 | 5 | #390 |
| 1941 | 12 | #366 |
| 1955 | 31 | #371 |
| 1969 | 27 | #500 |
| 1983 | 60 | #368 |
| 1997 | 139 | #276 |
| 2011 | 247 | #203 |
| 2025 | 86 | #387 |
Its busiest year in California was 2007, with 310 Preston births. Preston's highest rank in California was #178, set in 2012.
Preston started at #390 in 1916 and finished at #387 in 2025 on the boys list in California, with a high of #178 in 2012 and a low of #574 in 1926.
Nationally, Preston's strongest state was Delaware, where it hit #39 in 1924. See Preston in every state →
How popular is Preston in California?
The SSA records 8,505 Preston births in California, counting years with 5 or more from 1916. In 2025 it stood as the #387 most popular boys name, from 86 births that year.
How many babies are named Preston in California?
California recorded 86 births of babies named Preston in 2025.
What is the rank of Preston in California?
Preston ranked #387 among boys names in California in 2025.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.