Presleigh
An elaborated spelling variation of the name Presley, of English origin meaning "priest's meadow".
Name Census estimates that about 2,023 living Americans carry the first name Presleigh. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Presleigh today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Presleigh births was 2015 (139 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Presleigh. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Presleigh is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 12 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
2.0K
~ 1 in 169,429 Americans
Peak year
2015
139 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2024 SSA rank
#2,393
Tracked since 1994
Popularity
Presleigh: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Presleigh from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 1,088 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Presleigh remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Presleigh by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Presleigh during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Presleighs live
The SSA's state-level files cover 17 states and territories. Texas, Georgia, Alabama recorded the most babies named Presleigh, while Indiana, South Carolina, Virginia recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 60 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Presleigh
The name Presleigh is a relatively modern invention, believed to have originated in the late 20th century. It does not have a clear etymological origin or cultural background. The name is likely a creative combination of the elements "Pres," potentially derived from the surname Presley made famous by Elvis Presley, and the suffix "-leigh," which is a common ending for English names, particularly those of Old English or Anglo-Saxon origin.
Despite its recent creation, the name Presleigh has gained some popularity, particularly in the United States and other English-speaking countries. Its association with the iconic musician Elvis Presley may have contributed to its appeal. However, there is no recorded historical evidence of the name being used prior to the late 20th century.
While the name Presleigh does not have a long history or documented appearances in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records, there are a few notable individuals who have borne this name in recent times. One example is Presleigh Millen, an American actress and model born in 1992, known for her roles in television series like "Scrubs" and "The New Normal."
Another person with the name Presleigh is Presleigh Nicole, an American singer and songwriter born in 1997. She gained recognition for her covers of popular songs on social media platforms like YouTube and TikTok. Additionally, there is Presleigh Gamm, an American softball player who competed for the University of Alabama in the late 2010s.
Beyond these few examples, the name Presleigh remains a relatively uncommon and modern choice, likely influenced by the enduring popularity of Elvis Presley and the desire for unique or creative name combinations. As a recently coined name, its historical significance and references are limited, but it may continue to gain traction in contemporary naming trends.
People
Presleigh + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Presleigh as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with P
Other first names starting with P with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Presleigh: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Presleigh?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 2,023 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Presleigh going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 169,429 US residents.
Is Presleigh a common name?
We classify Presleigh as "Rare". It ranks above 93.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 2,041 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Presleigh most popular?
The single biggest year for Presleigh was 2015, when 139 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Presleigh is about 12 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Presleigh a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Presleigh in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.