Declining since 2013, #4,172 for girls today.
Popularity of Preslie since 1990
Babies named Preslie per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 143 |
| 2000s | 600 |
| 2010s | 823 |
| 2020s | 199 |
Meaning & origin
Preslie first appeared on the U.S. baby name charts in 1990, reflecting a broader trend of adapting surnames into feminine given names. It peaked in popularity in 2014, then began a steady decline; by 2025 it ranked 4,172nd, with about 1 in 47,273 newborn girls receiving the name. The name is most frequently given in Texas, its top state. Modern and spunky, Preslie follows the fashionable "-lie" ending pattern, distinguishing itself from the more common Presley spelling while retaining the same surname-rooted heritage.
Preslie is a modern spelling variant of the surname Presley, which is derived from an English place name meaning "priest's meadow" (Old English preost + leah). The name gained widespread use as a first name for girls following the fame of Elvis Presley in the mid-20th century, though the original surname has been used as a given name since at least the 19th century. Preslie, with its altered spelling, became particularly popular in the United States starting in the 1990s.
Where Preslie is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Pres, Lee
Sibling names for Preslie
Names that share Preslie's style, for a brother or sister.
