Why Preston Rocks?

What secrets hide behind “Preston” that makes it rock? Your first name is more than just a name!

The name “Preston” is of English origin. It’s a name commonly given to boys.

Your name in reverse order is “Notserp.” A random rearrangement of the letters in your name (anagram) will give ‘Orepnst.’ How do you pronounce that?

Secret Meaning of Preston

The true meaning of ‘Preston’ cannot be described with just a few words. Your name is your destiny, heart’s desire, and personality. Preston is a name that represents a tendency to exhibit extremes in terms of material success. You are either possessing a great deal of good fortune or none at all. It is your birthright to rule an enterprise – that is, if you are up to the challenge. Balance and power are the two words that describe you.

Your heart’s desire is to settle conflicts and create harmony. Natural born peacemaker and a spiritual idealist are some of the words that describe you. You specialize in religion, philosophy, and less traditional forms of healing. The quest for enlightenment is one of your life-long pursuits. You are aware of the thoughts and feelings of others and makes you selective in choosing your friends.

When people hear the name Preston, they perceive you as someone who is sympathetic, compassionate, and generous. People feel comfortable with and count on you for support. You don’t care about fashion and are often shabbily dressed. Others see you as a maternal or paternal figure.

You learn quickly and like to broaden your knowledge about any topic under the sun. You are reserved, secretive, and yet you give off an excellent first impression to others. You have a great common sense but can be easily annoyed and do not want to wait for too long for something. Try to be more generous with your time.

Your most likely vocation: administrator, supervisor, industrialist, builder, politician, printer, publisher, engineer, philosopher, social scientist, public speaker, leader in commerce or travel and tourism.

Lucky colors: Dark colors such as dark blue, gray, purple, or black

Lucky gem(s): Black diamond or pearl, any dark-colored stone

Lucky day(s): Thursday

Lucky botanicals: Marsh mallow, angelica, shephered's purse, ragwort, celery, gravel root

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Is The Name Preston Popular?

“Preston” is not a popular baby boy’s name in New Mexico as reported in the 2005 U.S. Social Security Administration data (ssa.gov). Imagine that, only 10 babies in New Mexico have the same name as you in 2005. A total of 2,744 babies also bear the same first name during that year in the U.S. From 1880 to 2023, the highest recorded use of this name was in 2007 with a total of 3,795 babies. That’s a lot of baby Prestons.

Since 1880 up to 2023, the name “Preston” was recorded 121,517 times in the SSA public database. Using the UN World Population Prospects for 2023, that’s more than enough Prestons to occupy the country of Tonga with an estimated population of 107,773.

The name first appeared in the year 1880 and given to 47 newborn babies. (See FAQ) Preston became a popular boy’s name in the state of Delaware in the year 1924. It ranked #39 with 10 babies. The all-time high record for this name was in 2007 in the state of Ohio with 200 baby boys.

This name is a consistent top ranking boy’s name in the state of Utah for 26 years from 1985 to 2010 (may not be consecutive).

For the past four decades (1984 to 2023), the name “Preston” was recorded 85,835 times in the SSA database.

What’s Next?

Now you know why your first name rocks. Time to show your creativity! Try exploring the names of everyone you know including friends, cousins, neighbors, classmates, co-workers, or your pets. Even your favorite anime, TV, or movie characters. Remember, this is purely just for fun.

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