Boys name · North Carolina
Preston in North Carolina
Preston was the 306th most popular boys name in North Carolina in 2025, with 41 babies named Preston that year. Since 1910, North Carolina families have named 5,349 babies Preston.
Popularity over time
Preston in North Carolina, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 6 | 199th |
| 1926 | 29 | 188th |
| 1943 | 30 | 213th |
| 1959 | 23 | 283rd |
| 1976 | 25 | 210th |
| 1992 | 68 | 120th |
| 2009 | 115 | 108th |
| 2025 | 41 | 306th |
Its rank among boys names in North Carolina fell from 199th in 1910 to 306th in 2025.
The most babies named Preston in North Carolina in a single year was 124, in 2008. Its best showing was 87th among boys names in 1989.
Across the country, Preston reached its best rank of 39th in Delaware (1924). See Preston in every state →
How popular is Preston in North Carolina?
Preston was the 306th most popular boys name in North Carolina in 2025, with 41 babies named Preston that year. Since 1910, North Carolina families have named 5,349 babies Preston.
How many babies are named Preston in North Carolina?
In 2025, 41 babies were named Preston in North Carolina. The most babies named Preston in North Carolina in a single year was 124, in 2008.
What is the rank of Preston in North Carolina?
Preston ranked 306th among boys names in North Carolina in 2025. Its best showing was 87th among boys names in 1989.
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.