Total births
147
Girls' name · since 2008
Preslyn
Since 2008, U.S. Social Security records show 147 babies named Preslyn, peaking in 2013. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #12988
- among girls today
- 147
- born since 2008
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 27%
- more common than other girls
Preslyn currently ranks #12988 among girls' names in America, with 147 babies recorded since 2008.
Preslyn has 147 recorded births among girls since 2008, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #12988 as of the latest data, more common than 27% of girls, busiest in the 2010s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2008 to 2025.
- #12988 among girls today
- 147 born since 2008
- 2010s peak decade
- 27% more common than other girls
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Preslyn is currently the #12988 girls' name in America, more common than 27% of girls - 147 born since 2008, peaking in the 2010s.
- #12988
- among girls today
- 147
- born since 2008
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 27%
- more common than other girls
Preslyn vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#12988
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 27% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
71% of everyone ever named Preslyn was born in this single decade.
2013
Single peak year
16 babies were named Preslyn in 2013 - its busiest year on record.
How Preslyn compares
147 31st percentile among 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Preslyn's all-time total is 62% below the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Preslyn | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 147 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 16 | 48 | 19,840 |
Preslyn's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Preslyn splits its recorded history at 2017: 45% of all births land in the more recent half, 55% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 2020 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2013 peak of 16 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Preslyn at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2013
Current rank
#12,988
Active since
2008
Preslyn popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2008–2025
- Peak year (2013)
- 16
- Annual births at peak, across 18 years of records
Preslyn by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Preslyn's strongest decade.
104 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 71% of all-time use.
Preslyn births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s 7
2000s
7 births
- 2010s
2010s
104 births
- 2020s 36
2020s
36 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 104 births (71% of all-time use).
Preslyn by state
Where Preslyn concentrates geographically, total births since 2008
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 10 | 6.8% |
Texas share of Preslyn's total US births 6.8%
10 of 147 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Preslyn? ▼
Preslyn has been given to 147 babies in the U.S. since 2008, according to SSA data. Among girls, it ranks #12988 as of the latest data. 16 babies were born in 2013, its single highest year.
When was Preslyn most popular? ▼
Preslyn was most popular in the 2010s decade with 104 total births. The single peak year was 2013.
Where is Preslyn most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Preslyn are Texas (10 births).
How long has the name Preslyn been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Preslyn since 2008 -- 18 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Preslyn? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Presley, Precious, Preslee, Presleigh, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Preslyn's data
- Preslyn's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (104 total births) through the 2020s (36) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Preslyns (10 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Preslyn
Nearby Names Like Preslyn
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Preslyn
Presley Girl
#225 31,778 births
Precious Girl
#2561 19,393 births
Preslee Girl
#1790 3,717 births
Presleigh Girl
#2407 2,123 births
Preslie Girl
#4839 1,765 births
Compare Preslyn side by side: Preslyn vs Presley Preslyn vs Precious Preslyn vs Preslee
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Preslyn
Aricella #12987
52 births · Peak 2008
Zyliah #12989
95 births · Peak 2010
Jennesis #12986
133 births · Peak 2012
Anahli #12990
113 births · Peak 2015
Yazleen #12985
109 births · Peak 2015
Ayrabella #12991
263 births · Peak 2012
Layliana #12984
207 births · Peak 2020
Dayzie #12992
27 births · Peak 2012
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 2008–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Preslyn: #12988 Girls' Name - 147 Births, Peak 2013." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/preslyn. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Preslyn draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.