Declining since 2006.
Popularity of Prestin since 1986
Babies named Prestin per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 12 |
| 1990s | 125 |
| 2000s | 355 |
| 2010s | 190 |
| 2020s | 53 |
Meaning & origin
Prestin is an uncommon American boys' name that first appeared in Social Security records in 1986. It saw its highest year of use in 2009, but has been falling in popularity since 2006. Despite its rarity, the name has never ranked among the top 1000 nationally, and no state has recorded enough instances to appear in top-state data. Prestin is likely a phonetic respelling of the more established name Preston, which has a long history as both a surname and a given name. Parents who choose Prestin may appreciate its distinctive spelling while maintaining the familiar sound of Preston.
Prestin appears to be a modern variant of the English surname and place name Preston, derived from Old English preost 'priest' and tun 'enclosure, settlement'. While Preston has centuries of use as a given name in England, the spelling Prestin emerged in the United States in the late 20th century as a phonetic alternative. Its use has remained rare, never reaching the Social Security Administration's top 1000 boys' names.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Preston
Sibling names for Prestin
Names that share Prestin's style, for a brother or sister.
