Declining since 2011, #11,932 for girls today.
Popularity of Presli since 1993
Babies named Presli per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 35 |
| 2000s | 189 |
| 2010s | 221 |
| 2020s | 45 |
Meaning & origin
Presli is a modern, phonetically simplified spelling of the surname Presley, which gained popularity as a given name under the influence of Elvis Presley. First recorded in 1993, it reached its peak rank in 2012 but has since declined, with a trajectory showing falling usage since 2011. As of 2025, it is quite rare, with only about 1 in every 229,610 newborn girls given this name, placing it at rank 11,932. The name reflects contemporary trends of using surnames and celebrity-inspired names for girls, often adapted with unique spellings. Its usage is sporadic and not concentrated in any particular state, as it has no top states associated with it.
Presli is a modern spelling variant of the surname Presley, which originated as an English locative name from places such as Presley in Northumberland or Pressley in Scottish borders. The name's rise as a given name is heavily influenced by the fame of Elvis Presley, the iconic American singer. As a feminine given name, it emerged in the 1990s, likely reflecting the trend of using surnames and celebrity-inspired names for girls.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Pres, Lea, Lee
Sibling names for Presli
Names that share Presli's style, for a brother or sister.
