Total births
573
Unisex name · since 1993
Pressley
Pressley has 573 recorded births since 1993 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2007 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #9843
- among girls today
- 573
- born since 1993
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 44%
- more common than other girls
573 babies have been named Pressley since 1993, making it today's #9843 unisex name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Pressley has been recorded 573 times among girls since 1993, currently ranked #9843 nationally and more common than 44% of girls, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1993 to 2025.
- #9843 among girls today
- 573 born since 1993
- 2010s peak decade
- 44% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Pressley is currently the #9843 unisex name in America, more common than 44% of girls - 573 born since 1993, peaking in the 2010s.
- #9843
- among girls today
- 573
- born since 1993
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 44%
- more common than other girls
Pressley vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#9843
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 44% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
43% of everyone ever named Pressley was born in this single decade.
2007
Single peak year
40 babies were named Pressley in 2007 - its busiest year on record.
How Pressley compares
573 Top 42% higher than 58% of 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
Pressley's all-time total is 50% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Pressley | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 573 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 40 | 48 | 19,840 |
Pressley's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Pressley's SSA record in two at 2009 and the more recent half accounts for 65% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 35%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1993, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2007 peak of 40, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Pressley at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2007
Current rank
#9,843
Active since
1993
Pressley popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1993–2025
- Peak year (2007)
- 40
- Annual births at peak, across 33 years of records
Pressley popularity over time - boys
299 total births recorded since 1912 (Pressley as boys' name)
Pressley by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Pressley's strongest decade.
248 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 43% of all-time use.
Pressley births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 45
1990s
45 births
- 2000s
2000s
192 births
- 2010s
2010s
248 births
- 2020s 88
2020s
88 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 248 births (43% of all-time use).
How Pressley compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Pressley's total volume
Pressley vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Pressley by state
Where Pressley concentrates geographically, total births since 1993
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | South Carolina | | 26 | 4.5% |
| #2 | North Carolina | | 22 | 3.8% |
| #3 | Texas | | 12 | 2.1% |
| #4 | California | | 11 | 1.9% |
| #5 | Georgia | | 5 | 0.9% |
South Carolina share of Pressley's total US births 4.5%
Even split
26 of 573 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Pressley? ▼
573 babies have been named Pressley since 1993. It currently ranks #9843 among girls. The peak year was 2007 with 40 births.
When was Pressley most popular? ▼
Pressley was most popular in the 2010s decade with 248 total births. The single peak year was 2007.
Where is Pressley most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Pressley are South Carolina (26 births), North Carolina (22 births), Texas (12 births).
Is Pressley a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Pressley is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 573 births, and as a boy's name it has 299 births.
How long has the name Pressley been used? ▼
Pressley has been recorded in Social Security data since 1993, spanning 33 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Pressley? ▼
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 Pressley's data
- Pressley's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (248 total births) through the 2020s (88) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- South Carolina records the most Pressleys (26 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. South Carolina 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 Pressley
Nearby Names Like Pressley
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Pressley
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 Pressley side by side: Pressley vs Presley Pressley vs Precious Pressley vs Preslee
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Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1993–2025 (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. "Pressley: #9843 Unisex Name - 573 Births, Peak 2007." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/pressley. 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 Pressley 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 June 2026.