Total births
839
Unisex name · since 1996
Prestyn
Since 1996, U.S. Social Security records show 839 babies named Prestyn, peaking in 2008. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #6350
- among boys today
- 839
- born since 1996
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 56%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Prestyn is the #6350 most popular unisex name in the U.S. today, with 839 recorded since 1996.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Prestyn has been recorded 839 times among boys since 1996, currently ranked #6350 nationally and more common than 56% of boys, 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 1996 to 2025.
- #6350 among boys today
- 839 born since 1996
- 2010s peak decade
- 56% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Prestyn is currently the #6350 unisex name in America, more common than 56% of boys - 839 born since 1996, peaking in the 2010s.
- #6350
- among boys today
- 839
- born since 1996
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 56%
- more common than other boys
Prestyn vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#6350
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 56% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
47% of everyone ever named Prestyn was born in this single decade.
2008
Single peak year
59 babies were named Prestyn in 2008 - its busiest year on record.
How Prestyn compares
839 Top 34% higher than 66% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys 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
Prestyn's all-time total is 129% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Prestyn | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 839 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 59 | 23 | 22,252 |
Prestyn's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Prestyn's full recorded timeline at 2011, 56% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 44% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1996, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2008 peak of 59 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Prestyn at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2008
Current rank
#6,350
Active since
1996
Prestyn popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1996–2025
- Peak year (2008)
- 59
- Annual births at peak, across 30 years of records
Prestyn popularity over time - girls
325 total births recorded since 2003 (Prestyn as girls' name)
Prestyn by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Prestyn's strongest decade.
397 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 47% of all-time use.
Prestyn births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 18
1990s
18 births
- 2000s
2000s
297 births
- 2010s
2010s
397 births
- 2020s 127
2020s
127 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 397 births (47% of all-time use).
How Prestyn compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Prestyn's total volume
Prestyn vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Prestyn by state
Where Prestyn concentrates geographically, total births since 1996
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 18 | 2.1% |
| #2 | Ohio | | 16 | 1.9% |
| #3 | California | | 11 | 1.3% |
| #4 | Indiana | | 10 | 1.2% |
| #5 | Georgia | | 5 | 0.6% |
Texas share of Prestyn's total US births 2.1%
Even split
18 of 839 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Prestyn? ▼
839 babies have been named Prestyn since 1996. It currently ranks #6350 among boys. The peak year was 2008 with 59 births.
When was Prestyn most popular? ▼
Prestyn was most popular in the 2010s decade with 397 total births. The single peak year was 2008.
Where is Prestyn most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Prestyn are Texas (18 births), Ohio (16 births), California (11 births).
Is Prestyn a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Prestyn is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 839 births, and as a girl's name it has 325 births.
How long has the name Prestyn been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Prestyn since 1996 -- 30 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Prestyn? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Preston, Presley, Prentice, Prentiss, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Prestyn's data
- Prestyn's decade-level peak was the 2010s (397 total births); usage has since declined to 127 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Prestyns (18 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 Prestyn
Nearby Names Like Prestyn
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Prestyn
Preston Boy
#330 122,958 births
Presley Boy
#1738 4,945 births
Prentice Boy
#10965 3,929 births
Prentiss Boy
#9921 2,724 births
Prescott Boy
#4086 1,718 births
Compare Prestyn side by side: Prestyn vs Preston Prestyn vs Presley Prestyn vs Prentice
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Prestyn
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, 1996–2025 (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. "Prestyn: #6350 Unisex Name - 839 Births, Peak 2008." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/prestyn. 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 Prestyn 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.