Preslie
2025 SSA
About Preslie
Preslie is a modern feminine name that emerged as a variation of Presley, originally an English surname meaning 'priest's meadow.' This contemporary spelling gained popularity in the early 2000s as part of the trend toward names ending with the 'lie' sound. While Elvis Presley brought attention to the surname as a given name, Preslie with an 'i' creates a distinctly feminine version with a fresh, youthful quality. The name has a friendly, approachable feel while remaining somewhat uncommon. Parents are often attracted to Preslie for its contemporary sound combined with subtle connections to both nature (meadow) and musical heritage. Its popularity continues primarily in the United States among parents seeking modern names with recognizable roots.
Pronounced PREZ-lee.
As of October 2026, Preslie ranked #4250 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #1763 in 2014.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #1,763 | 118 | 66.1 |
| 2015 | #2,399 | 77 | 43.1 |
| 2016 | #2,379 | 79 | 44.6 |
| 2017 | #3,043 | 54 | 31.3 |
| 2018 | #3,383 | 47 | 27.6 |
| 2019 | #2,882 | 58 | 34.6 |
| 2020 | #3,266 | 48 | 29.7 |
| 2021 | #4,579 | 30 | 18.3 |
| 2022 | #4,088 | 36 | 21.9 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | #4,845 | 28 | 17.3 |
| 2025 | #4,250 | 34 | 21.2 |