Presley
Gender: Mostly Girl
Meaning: Priest's meadow, priest's clearing
Origin: English
Popularity: Ranked #225 in 2025 with 1,362 babies born.
History: From an English surname meaning priest's meadow. Elvis Presley, the King of Rock and Roll, is the ultimate association. His granddaughter is named Harper Vivienne Ann Lockwood. The name has been popular for girls since the 2000s.
Name length: 7 letters
How common is Presley? About 1 in 2,296 babies born in 2025 were named Presley, or roughly 4 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Presley
What does the name Presley mean?
Presley means “Priest's meadow, priest's clearing” from English roots.
What is the origin of the name Presley?
Presley has English origin. The traditional meaning is “Priest's meadow, priest's clearing”.
How popular is Presley?
Presley ranked #225 in 2025 — given to 1,362 babies that year.
When was Presley most popular?
Presley peaked in 2014 with 1,743 babies registered that year.
Is Presley a boy or girl name?
Presley is used for both boys and girls. In the records, about 13% of Presleys are boys and 87% are girls.
Is the name Presley rising or falling in popularity?
Presley has fallen 12 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #213 in 2020 to #225 in 2025.
How long has Presley been recorded?
Presley appears in birth records across 127 years — from 1880 through 2025.