Preslyn is of American origin, derived from the combination of Presley and Lynn. It emerged as a popular girls' name in the late 20th century, following the trend of names ending with 'yn'. The name gained popularity due to its unique sound and association with notable figures like Elvis Presley. However, Preslyn stands independently as a charming and distinctive name choice for a child.
Over the past 15 years, the name Preslyn has had its most popular years with 16 births in 2013 and 13 births in both 2015 and 2018. The name's usage seems to have declined recently, with only 5 or 6 births each year from 2020 to 2023. Overall, there were a total of 135 babies named Preslyn during this period.