Prim

An uncommon pick — distinctive and rare.

Girl's nameRising fast Also a pet name
#5243 446in 2024

Meaning & Origin

A surname.

Prim is a girl's baby name of Latin origin, from primus/prima, meaning 'first' or 'first-born.' It carries elegant simplicity — just four letters that speak of primacy and beginning. Fans of The Hunger Games will recognize Primrose Everdeen, whose nickname Prim became a symbol of innocence and love.

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Popularity Over Time

Prim has 12+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2013.

071320262024

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Prim
DecadeBirthsTrend
2020s92
2010s125

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(12 years, 20132024)
Year-by-year popularity data for the name Prim
YearBirthsRank
202425#5243
202322#5689
202219#6401
202115#7547
202011#9397
201918#6638
201818#6725
201726#5148
201621#6142
201513#8835
201421#6156
20138#12890

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Prim has two lives

Prim, the baby name
#5243girls
217 babies
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Prim, the pet name
#5945pet name
11 pets
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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (20132024) · Methodology