Prestyn
Every Prestyn since 1996 — 1,164 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Prestyn
Prestyn is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #9,487 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1996, 1,164 American babies have been named Prestyn — about 72% boys and 28% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2009, when 67 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 Prestyn stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Prestyn 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 | 17 | #6,763 | 8 | #9,487 |
| 2024 | 13 | #8,323 | 14 | #6,403 |
| 2023 | 15 | #7,559 | 23 | #4,576 |
| 2022 | 15 | #7,557 | 27 | #4,066 |
| 2021 | 22 | #5,701 | 20 | #4,894 |
| 2020 | 20 | #6,028 | 35 | #3,255 |
| 2019 | 19 | #6,365 | 28 | #3,871 |
| 2018 | 23 | #5,584 | 29 | #3,767 |
| 2017 | 19 | #6,476 | 40 | #2,994 |
| 2016 | 13 | #8,762 | 52 | #2,464 |
| 2015 | 21 | #6,197 | 28 | #3,850 |
| 2014 | 16 | #7,566 | 35 | #3,199 |
| 2013 | 17 | #7,302 | 42 | #2,797 |
| 2012 | 23 | #5,852 | 42 | #2,858 |
| 2011 | 13 | #9,033 | 48 | #2,580 |
| 2010 | 12 | #9,667 | 53 | #2,390 |
| 2009 | 9 | #12,216 | 58 | #2,278 |
| 2008 | 7 | #15,020 | 59 | #2,252 |
| 2007 | 11 | #10,649 | 46 | #2,673 |
| 2006 | 7 | #14,762 | 39 | #2,918 |
| 2005 | 8 | #12,738 | 17 | #4,980 |
| 2004 | — | — | 25 | #3,720 |
| 2003 | 5 | #17,739 | 22 | #3,940 |
| 2002 | — | — | 9 | #7,479 |
| 2001 | — | — | 13 | #5,597 |
| 2000 | — | — | 9 | #7,256 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Prestyn in 2025?
Prestyn ranked #9,487 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Prestyn?
1,164 babies have been named Prestyn in the United States since 1996, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Prestyn most popular?
Prestyn peaked in 2009, when 67 newborns received the name.
Is Prestyn a boy or girl name?
Prestyn is used for both: about 28% of babies named Prestyn have been girls and 72% boys.
Is the name Prestyn rising or falling?
Prestyn is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.