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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Prim — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Priest|Prima
LatinGirl↑↑ Surging

Prim

PRIM · 1 syllables

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Girl
#5243
↑↑ Surging
#5243
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 14
Peak rank
#5243 in 2024
5yr change
+446 ranks
Birth frequency
6.9 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #5243 · Rising since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Latin girl names
Prim

Popularity score: 14  ·  SSA Rank: #5243

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
84
Higher than 84% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+446 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
11 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Prim is surging in popularity right now.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
88
Uniqueness20% of score
55
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
NatureVintageGirl1-syllableBotanicalRareShort-formLatin RootLiterary Character
Character
proper demeanorneat precisionquiet dignityformal gracerestrained elegance
STRONG
High confidence

Prim is a Latin girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #5243 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +446 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#5243 · very rare
Prim at a Glance
Meaning:From Latin 'primus' meaning 'first' or 'prime'. Often used as a short form of Primrose, the spring flower symbolizing youth and renewal.
Language root:Latin · English
Peak rank:#5243 in 2024
5yr change:+446 ranks
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers
Prim Everdeen
Character in The Hunger Games
Similar Sound
PruePrimaPrimrosePrinPrim
Similar Style
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Works well with
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Prim · Overview
Summary

Prim is a Latin girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #5243 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Prim scores 84/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 446 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Nature · Vintage character
Prim carries a playful, warm quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Prim is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
Domain taken
prim.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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