Rising since 2014, #4,878 for girls today.
Popularity of Prim since 2013
Babies named Prim per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 125 |
| 2020s | 120 |
Meaning & origin
Prim is a modern English name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2013, quickly establishing itself as a distinctive choice. In 2025 it ranked 4878th, with approximately 1 in 59,528 newborns receiving the name. Its popularity has been steadily rising since 2014, reaching its highest rank yet in 2025. The name is most often recognized as a diminutive of Primrose, a flower name that gained literary fame through 'The Hunger Games' series. Prim's crisp, concise sound fits a contemporary trend for short, vintage-style names. It has not yet charted in any top state rankings, but its upward trajectory suggests growing appeal among parents seeking a rare yet familiar-sounding name.
Prim likely originated as a nickname for Primrose, a name combining Latin 'prima' (first) and English 'rose'. It emerged as an independent given name in the 21st century, first recorded in U.S. data in 2013. The name gained modest popularity after its use for a character in Suzanne Collins's 'The Hunger Games' series (2008).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Primi
Sibling names for Prim
Names that share Prim's style, for a brother or sister.
