Pressley
Every Pressley since 1912 — 872 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Pressley
Pressley is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #10,720 in 2025 with 9 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1912, 872 American babies have been named Pressley — about 66% girls and 34% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2007, when 40 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Pressley stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Pressley year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | #10,720 | — | — |
| 2024 | 10 | #10,086 | — | — |
| 2023 | 26 | #5,093 | — | — |
| 2022 | 14 | #7,941 | — | — |
| 2021 | 13 | #8,361 | — | — |
| 2020 | 16 | #7,150 | — | — |
| 2019 | 16 | #7,262 | — | — |
| 2018 | 17 | #7,035 | — | — |
| 2017 | 13 | #8,670 | — | — |
| 2016 | 24 | #5,570 | — | — |
| 2015 | 28 | #4,948 | — | — |
| 2014 | 30 | #4,743 | — | — |
| 2013 | 25 | #5,447 | — | — |
| 2012 | 32 | #4,576 | 5 | #13,726 |
| 2011 | 28 | #5,027 | — | — |
| 2010 | 35 | #4,281 | — | — |
| 2009 | 37 | #4,171 | — | — |
| 2008 | 22 | #6,310 | — | — |
| 2007 | 40 | #3,964 | — | — |
| 2006 | 22 | #6,081 | — | — |
| 2005 | 13 | #8,742 | — | — |
| 2004 | 12 | #9,143 | 5 | #12,749 |
| 2003 | 14 | #7,898 | 5 | #12,277 |
| 2002 | 12 | #8,698 | — | — |
| 2001 | 6 | #14,880 | 10 | #6,805 |
| 2000 | 14 | #7,478 | — | — |
| 1995 | 6 | #12,940 | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — | 7 | #3,580 |
| 1955 | — | — | 9 | #2,922 |
| 1950 | — | — | 9 | #2,726 |
| 1945 | — | — | 7 | #2,933 |
| 1940 | — | — | 8 | #2,819 |
| 1935 | — | — | 6 | #3,566 |
| 1930 | — | — | 9 | #2,960 |
| 1925 | — | — | 7 | #3,659 |
| 1920 | — | — | 10 | #2,919 |
| 1915 | — | — | 10 | #2,578 |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Pressley in 2025?
Pressley ranked #10,720 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 9 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Pressley?
872 babies have been named Pressley in the United States since 1912, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Pressley most popular?
Pressley peaked in 2007, when 40 newborns received the name.
Is Pressley a boy or girl name?
Pressley is used for both: about 66% of babies named Pressley have been girls and 34% boys.
Is the name Pressley rising or falling?
Pressley is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.