Boys name · Illinois
Preston in Illinois
Preston was the 428th most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 26 babies named Preston that year. Since 1913, Illinois families have named 3,284 babies Preston.
Popularity over time
Preston in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1913 | 5 | 409th |
| 1931 | 9 | 363rd |
| 1948 | 16 | 332nd |
| 1963 | 24 | 350th |
| 1979 | 28 | 335th |
| 1994 | 30 | 374th |
| 2010 | 90 | 165th |
| 2025 | 26 | 428th |
Its rank among boys names in Illinois fell from 409th in 1913 to 428th in 2025.
The most babies named Preston in Illinois in a single year was 122, in 2007. Its best showing was 143rd among boys names in 2007.
Across the country, Preston reached its best rank of 39th in Delaware (1924). See Preston in every state →
How popular is Preston in Illinois?
Preston was the 428th most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 26 babies named Preston that year. Since 1913, Illinois families have named 3,284 babies Preston.
How many babies are named Preston in Illinois?
In 2025, 26 babies were named Preston in Illinois. The most babies named Preston in Illinois in a single year was 122, in 2007.
What is the rank of Preston in Illinois?
Preston ranked 428th among boys names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 143rd among boys names in 2007.
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.