How Many People Are Named Presley?

Complete statistics for the name Presley in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Presley
Rare
35,268
Estimated People
1 in 9,357
1 in X Americans
2014
Peak Popularity
Male
Predicted Gender
Origin
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Tradition
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Normalized logarithmic scale (0–100)

⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
4,857 (14%)
♀ Female
30,411 (86%)
14%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 16

Population Share

📈 Popularity Over Time
📅 Decade-by-Decade Breakdown
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Alaska 12
Alabama 811
Arkansas 620
Arizona 910
California 3,684
Colorado 556
Connecticut 42
Delaware 11
Florida 1,337
Georgia 1,224
Hawaii 32
Iowa 387
Idaho 297
Illinois 718
Indiana 709
Kansas 344
Kentucky 918
Louisiana 770
Massachusetts 117
Maryland 245
Michigan 636
Minnesota 396
Missouri 796
Mississippi 669
Montana 106
North Carolina 871
North Dakota 113
Nebraska 252
New Hampshire 13
New Jersey 163
New Mexico 142
Nevada 338
New York 414
Ohio 1,065
Oklahoma 960
Oregon 373
Pennsylvania 547
South Carolina 410
South Dakota 128
Tennessee 1,331
Texas 4,896
Utah 728
Virginia 482
Washington 634
Wisconsin 387
West Virginia 243
Wyoming 44
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 28.6%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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📄 About the Name Presley

How Many People Have the Name Presley in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 35,268 people in the United States currently share the name Presley. That works out to roughly 1 in every 9,357 Americans, placing it in the Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity checker.

Is Presley a Common or Rare Name?

Presley is classified as Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Presley Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Presley are covered in full on the Presley name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Presley Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Presley in SSA data, approximately 14% are male and 86% are female. Presley leans female but is used by both genders. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Presley Most Popular?

The name Presley reached peak popularity in 2014, with 1,743 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Presley Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Presley across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Presley?

Approximately 35,268 people in the United States share the name Presley, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Presley a rare name?

Presley is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 9,357 Americans has this name.

What does the name Presley mean?

The meaning and origin of Presley is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Presley more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 14% of people named Presley are male and 86% are female. The predicted gender is Male.

When was Presley most popular?

The name Presley reached its peak in 2014, with 1,743 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People35,268
RarityRare
1 in X1 in 9,357
GenderMale
Avg Age16
Peak Year2014
Male %14%
Female %86%

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