Presley

Presley - A very unique male name

Presley appeared on the charts for the first time in 1919 on position #1334. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Presley and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Presley? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Presley. The baby boy name Presley was given to 26 baby boys in 2025, ranking #2226 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 56,396 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Presley peaked in popularity 17 years ago in 2009 on position 1150.

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Presley is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Presley is currently topping the baby name charts in Tennessee at position #1,149 - and is the least popular in California at position #2,159.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Presley is where you live.

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Presley origin and meaning

English surname

A transferred surname, probably a variant of Priestley, 'priest's clearing', though the surname's exact origin is not fully settled

Presley has been used for boys since 1919, long before Elvis, but the surname's fame rests on Elvis Presley, whose stardom is why the name reads as musical. For boys it peaked in 2009 and has since been overtaken by use for girls.

Origin uncertain

Presley is a 7 letter name with 2 syllables.

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Similar to Presley

We've found the following names that sound similar to Presley, sorted by popularity.

Percell / Priscilla / Purcell / Preciliano / Pressley /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Presley

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Presley a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Presley?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

PRESS-lee · /ˈprɛsli/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Pressley — Respelling closer to a common surname spelling

Famous bearers

• Elvis Presley — Singer and cultural icon; Presley was his surname, and his fame is the reason it became a first name (1935–1977) Historical

Style

Surname

Why parents choose it

For a boy, Presley carries a rock-and-roll surname cool, though parents now choose it far more often for daughters. Boys' use has been falling since 2009.

Worth knowing

• Now used much more for girls than for boys
• The Elvis association is immediate and unavoidable