Prim
1 syllable
⚧ Unisex ◎ English ◈ 1 syllable
"First or demure"

From English

The name Prim appears to be a rare, modern, regional, surname-based, or creatively spelled name, and a widely documented traditional meaning is not clearly established. Read more about the origin of this name below ↓

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Prim at a glance
MeaningFirst or demure
OriginEnglish
GenderUnisex
Syllables1
NumerologyLife Path 2
US Rank (today)#6776
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Origin & history of Prim
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English roots
The name Prim appears to be a rare, modern, regional, surname-based, or creatively spelled name, and a widely documented traditional meaning is not clearly established. For names like Prim, the safest interpretation is to treat the name as a distinctive contemporary form rather than assign it an unsupported ancient origin. If the name resembles a known root name, place name, family name, or cultural form, its meaning may be connected to that source, but the exact meaning should be considered uncertain unless supported by family, cultural, or linguistic context.
2
Root name
The root form of Prim is Prim — meaning First or demure.
3
Modern usage
Prim remains a beloved choice. Timeless appeal across cultures and generations.
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How popular is Prim?
2017 peak year
Today, Prim is rarely chosen — ranked well outside the top 1,000 (around #6776), with only about 19 babies given the name per year. But it wasn't always this way. At its peak in 2017, 26 babies were given the name (ranked #5148 nationally). Its strongest stretch was the 2010s. Prim's usage has held roughly steady recently. In all, around 217 babies have been registered as Prim since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations 1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
26 Babies named in peak year
(ranked #5,148)
19 Avg. per year
(last decade)
190 Total registrations
last 10 years
217 All-time total
(since 1880)
Popularity in the US today (rank #6,776) Rare
→ Holding steady in recent years
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Numerology of Prim
2
Life path number
The Peacemaker
Diplomacy, harmony and deep empathy.
🕊️Peacemaker
💖Empathetic
🎵Artistic
🤝Team player
P7
R9
I9
M4
Sum: 29 → Life path 2
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Personality of Prim
🕊️
Peaceful
They bring calm to every room.
💞
Deeply loving
Their love runs deep and steady.
🎭
Intuitive
They read people with extraordinary accuracy.
🎵
Artistic soul
Beauty speaks to them powerfully.
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