Pressley
About Pressley
Pressley is a feminine name with English origins, derived from Old English elements meaning 'priest's meadow' or 'priest's clearing.' Initially used as a surname denoting someone who lived near or worked in a priest's meadow, it has transitioned to a given name in recent decades. As a first name, Pressley embodies a modern trend of using surnames as distinctive first names. It carries a sophisticated, preppy quality while maintaining a contemporary edge. The name has gained modest popularity for girls, particularly in the United States, though it remains uncommon enough to be distinctive. Some parents may be drawn to Pressley for its subtle religious connection or its fashionable sound that balances tradition with modernity.
Pronounced PRES-lee.
As of October 2026, Pressley ranked #10720 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #3964 in 2007.
AI-written. Reviewed by Pamela Redmond
Sources: US popularity data is from the Social Security Administration. Meanings and origins are from Nameberry's name references.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #4,743 | 30 | 16.8 |
| 2015 | #4,948 | 28 | 15.7 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |