Declining since 2013, #1,500 for girls today.
Popularity of Preslee since 1990
Babies named Preslee per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 146 |
| 2000s | 808 |
| 2010s | 1,950 |
| 2020s | 813 |
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.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Pres, Lee, Presy
Sibling names for Preslee
Names that share Preslee's style, for a brother or sister.

