Boys name · California
Preston in California
Preston was the 387th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 86 babies named Preston that year. Since 1916, California families have named 8,505 babies Preston.
Popularity over time
Preston in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1916 | 5 | 390th |
| 1941 | 12 | 366th |
| 1955 | 31 | 371st |
| 1969 | 27 | 500th |
| 1983 | 60 | 368th |
| 1997 | 139 | 276th |
| 2011 | 247 | 203rd |
| 2025 | 86 | 387th |
Its rank among boys names in California climbed from 390th in 1916 to 387th in 2025.
The most babies named Preston in California in a single year was 310, in 2007. Its best showing was 178th among boys names in 2012.
Across the country, Preston reached its best rank of 39th in Delaware (1924). See Preston in every state →
How popular is Preston in California?
Preston was the 387th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 86 babies named Preston that year. Since 1916, California families have named 8,505 babies Preston.
How many babies are named Preston in California?
In 2025, 86 babies were named Preston in California. The most babies named Preston in California in a single year was 310, in 2007.
What is the rank of Preston in California?
Preston ranked 387th among boys names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 178th among boys names in 2012.
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.