Girl · #4,811 in 2026

Prim

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

Current Rank

#4,811

Peak Rank

#4,811 (2026)

Total Babies

271

5-Yr Trend

+36%

2013

First Year

2026

Last Year

2026

Peak Year

#4811

Peak Rank

271

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Prim

Prim first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2013, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2026, when 28 Prims were born — ranking #4,811 that year. As of 2026, Prim ranks #4,811 for baby girls with 28 births, rising sharply (+36% over the past five years). In total, more than 271 Prims 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 Prim

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

Primm
Perim
Prem
Prum
Prime
Prom
Pram
Purring
Prin
Prynne
Pring
Prome

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Prim

What does the name Prim mean?

Prim is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2013. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Prim in 2026?

In 2026, Prim ranks #4,811 among girls' names in the U.S., with 28 babies given the name that year.

When was Prim most popular?

Prim reached its peak popularity in 2026, ranking #4,811 that year with 28 babies given the name.

Is Prim a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Prim?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Prim include Lutisha, Lewanna, Loana. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Prim

Prim is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2013 and has accumulated 271 births in the dataset. Prim's peak popularity came in 2026 when it ranked #4,811. Use the chart and map above to compare Prim'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.