Boy · #6,935 in 2026

Priam

Name: Popularity of the name Priam in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Priam, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#6,935

Peak Rank

#5,774 (2021)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

+1%

2015

First Year

2026

Last Year

2021

Peak Year

#5774

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Priam

Priam first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2015, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2021, when 15 Priams were born — ranking #5,774 that year. As of 2026, Priam ranks #6,935 for baby boys with 11 births, holding steady (+1%). In total, more than 96 Priams have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Priam

Phonetically similar names — useful when Priam is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Prime
Pram
Prying
Priyam
Preem
Bryum
Perham
Prom
Praying
Prim
Pariah
Preying

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Priam

What does the name Priam mean?

Priam is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2015. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Priam in 2026?

In 2026, Priam ranks #6,935 among boys' names in the U.S., with 11 babies given the name that year.

When was Priam most popular?

Priam reached its peak popularity in 2021, ranking #5,774 that year with 15 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Priam most popular?

Priam has historically been most popular in New York. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Priam.

Is Priam a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Priam is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Priam?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Priam include Ulric, Loui, Calil. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Priam

Priam is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2015 and has accumulated 96 births in the dataset. Priam's peak popularity came in 2021 when it ranked #5,774. Use the chart and map above to compare Priam's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.