Prestin
Every Prestin since 1986 — 740 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Prestin
Prestin is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1986, 740 American babies have been named Prestin. Its peak came in 2009, when 48 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 Prestin stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Prestin 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 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | 9 | #8,817 |
| 2023 | — | — | 9 | #8,760 |
| 2022 | 5 | #17,188 | 12 | #7,141 |
| 2021 | — | — | 16 | #5,723 |
| 2020 | — | — | 7 | #10,333 |
| 2019 | — | — | 7 | #10,548 |
| 2018 | — | — | 9 | #8,662 |
| 2017 | — | — | 14 | #6,262 |
| 2016 | — | — | 19 | #5,088 |
| 2015 | — | — | 15 | #5,926 |
| 2014 | — | — | 18 | #5,214 |
| 2013 | — | — | 16 | #5,586 |
| 2012 | — | — | 31 | #3,508 |
| 2011 | — | — | 23 | #4,321 |
| 2010 | — | — | 38 | #3,062 |
| 2009 | — | — | 48 | #2,615 |
| 2008 | — | — | 28 | #3,810 |
| 2007 | — | — | 40 | #2,961 |
| 2006 | — | — | 40 | #2,868 |
| 2005 | — | — | 44 | #2,555 |
| 2004 | — | — | 26 | #3,612 |
| 2003 | — | — | 36 | #2,767 |
| 2002 | — | — | 26 | #3,425 |
| 2001 | — | — | 32 | #2,911 |
| 2000 | — | — | 35 | #2,665 |
| 1995 | — | — | 7 | #7,591 |
| 1990 | — | — | 10 | #5,283 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Prestin in 2025?
Prestin did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Prestin?
740 babies have been named Prestin in the United States since 1986, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Prestin most popular?
Prestin peaked in 2009, when 48 newborns received the name.
Is Prestin a boy or girl name?
Prestin is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Prestin rising or falling?
Prestin is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.