Primo
Every Primo since 1907 — 874 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Primo
Primo is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #8,083 in 2025 with 10 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1907, 874 American babies have been named Primo. Its peak came in 1921, when 31 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Primo stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Primo year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | #8,083 |
| 2024 | 5 | #13,754 |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | 8 | #9,628 |
| 2021 | 8 | #9,479 |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | 5 | #13,645 |
| 2018 | 8 | #9,454 |
| 2017 | 6 | #11,852 |
| 2016 | 8 | #9,462 |
| 2015 | 7 | #10,355 |
| 2014 | 8 | #9,402 |
| 2013 | 11 | #7,424 |
| 2012 | 6 | #11,908 |
| 2011 | 6 | #11,909 |
| 2010 | 7 | #10,475 |
| 2009 | 5 | #13,976 |
| 2008 | 9 | #8,840 |
| 2007 | 9 | #8,738 |
| 2006 | 5 | #13,515 |
| 2005 | 9 | #8,140 |
| 2004 | 8 | #8,726 |
| 2003 | 9 | #7,685 |
| 2002 | 5 | #12,024 |
| 2001 | 8 | #8,120 |
| 2000 | 8 | #8,008 |
| 1995 | 5 | #9,932 |
| 1990 | 11 | #4,910 |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | 5 | #7,023 |
| 1975 | 5 | #6,086 |
| 1970 | 7 | #4,138 |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | 10 | #2,820 |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | 5 | #3,826 |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | 22 | #1,593 |
| 1925 | 21 | #1,730 |
| 1920 | 15 | #2,204 |
| 1915 | 13 | #2,152 |
| 1910 | 5 | #1,786 |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Primo
- Primo Levi Writer · 1919–1987
- Primo Carnera Boxer · 1906–1967
- Primož Trubar Religious figure · 1508–1586
- Primo Nebiolo Politician · 1923–1999
- Primož Ulaga Skier · b. 1962
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Primo in 2025?
Primo ranked #8,083 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 10 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Primo?
874 babies have been named Primo in the United States since 1907, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Primo most popular?
Primo peaked in 1921, when 31 newborns received the name.
Is Primo a boy or girl name?
Primo is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Primo rising or falling?
Primo is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Primo?
Well-known people named Primo include Primo Levi (writer), Primo Carnera (boxer), Primož Trubar (religious figure).