Boy nameNot in the current top chartsSteady
Primus
//ˈpɹaɪməs//
2 syllablesPeak year: 19206 lettersStarts with P
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Primus's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Primus's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Primus |
|---|---|
| 1881 | 5 |
| 1882 | 5 |
| 1911 | 6 |
| 1915 | 6 |
| 1919 | 6 |
| 1920 | 10 |
| 1921 | 6 |
| 1923 | 7 |
| 1924 | 5 |
| 1925 | 9 |
| 1926 | 6 |
| 1929 | 5 |
| 1930 | 6 |
| 1943 | 5 |
| 1944 | 5 |
| 1945 | 5 |
| 1946 | 5 |
| 1950 | 7 |
| 1951 | 7 |
| 1952 | 8 |
| 1953 | 7 |
| 1957 | 5 |
| 1958 | 5 |
| 1967 | 5 |
| 1970 | 5 |
| 1972 | 5 |
| 1973 | 6 |
| 1974 | 5 |
| 1975 | 5 |
| 1980 | 5 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2019 | 6 |
| 2023 | 6 |
Primus through the decades
- Primus peaked in 1920, when 10 babies were named Primus in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (1967–2023), use of Primus has fallen 10% compared to the 10 years before that.