How popular is the name Primus in 2025?

Primus is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.

When was the name Primus most popular?

Primus peaked in 1881, reaching #866 among US boy names.

Primus will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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Primus entered the US charts in 1881, peaked at #866 in 1881, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#866

peak (1881)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

Fewer than a hundred people named Primus are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.

The typical Primus alive today was born around 1945, making them about 80 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Primus in 2025?: Primus is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Primus most popular?: Primus peaked in 1881, reaching #866 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Primus with classmates?: Primus will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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