Presley
How to say it: PREZ-lee · /ˈprɛzli/
From the priest's woodland clearing; English surname transferred to given name, popularized by Elvis Presley.
Presley was the 231st most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 1,362 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2010s, its births are down about 23% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #244 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #231 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 1,362 |
| Share of births | 1 in 2,155 |
| Peak decade | 2010s |
| Change over 10 years | −23% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #244 |
| In France, 2025 | #4,924 among girls’ names, 5 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Born of recent decades, Presley saw its height in the 2010s. Lingering close to that peak, a modest slip looks likely henceforth.
What goes with it
Fizzing with breathy energy, Presley sounds lively and modern. Avery and Kennedy complement it well.
Middle names that flow with Presley →
Nicknames
- Pres
- Pressy
- Lee
Honouring a Presley in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Presley is about 1 in 90.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French.
In France: #4,924 for girls in 2025.
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