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Preslee

PRES-lee · Of uncertain origin; likely a modern coined name, possibly derived from Presley or Preston.

2025 rank (girls)
#1,500
Babies named in 2025
142
Peak popularity
2014
2025 frequency
1 in 11,319 girls
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Declining since 2013

Declining since 2013, #1,500 for girls today.

Popularity of Preslee since 1990

Babies named Preslee per year in U.S. Social Security records.

771542311990200020102020Most births 2014Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1990s146
2000s808
2010s1,950
2020s813

Meaning & origin

Preslee is a modern feminine name that first entered U.S. records in 1990, part of a wave of -lee suffixed coinages. Its popularity peaked in 2014, and since 2013 it has been on a gradual decline. In 2025, about 1 in 11,319 baby girls received the name, placing it at rank 1500. The name has been most common in Oklahoma, Kentucky, and Georgia, reflecting its stronghold in the American South. Like many invented names, Preslee borrows from established surnames such as Presley and Preston, giving it a familiar yet distinct sound.

Preslee is a modern invented name, likely formed by combining the popular 'Pres-' sound from names like Presley and Preston with the feminine '-lee' suffix. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1990 and saw a rise in the 2010s, particularly in southern states like Oklahoma, Kentucky, and Georgia.

Where Preslee is most popular

Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.

Fewermore per 100k girlstoo few births

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Pres, Lee, Presy

Variants: Presley, Presleigh, Prislee

Sibling names for Preslee

Names that share Preslee's style, for a brother or sister.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Preslee mean?
Preslee is a modern coined name with no established meaning. It likely derives from the surname Presley or the place name Preston.
How popular is Preslee right now?
As of 2025, Preslee ranks 1500 in the U.S., with about 1 in every 11,319 baby girls given the name that year.
Is Preslee a boy or girl name?
Preslee is almost exclusively used for girls, although it is a variant of Presley, which can be unisex.