Primrose
Primrose first appears in US records in 1914. It peaked in 2021, when 93 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 69.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Primrose popular?
Rising Primrose has climbed over the past decade, given to more girls now than ten years ago.
| 2020s | 517 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 427 | |
| 1980s | 5 | |
| 1970s | 6 | |
| 1960s | 5 | |
| 1940s | 7 | |
| 1930s | 19 | |
| 1920s | 30 | |
| 1910s | 17 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Primrose mean?
IS a bloom word: from the flower, via Old French/Medieval Latin 'prima rosa' meaning 'first rose', as the primrose is one of the first flowers to bloom in spring.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Primrose mean?
Primrose means Primrose flower. IS a bloom word: from the flower, via Old French/Medieval Latin 'prima rosa' meaning 'first rose', as the primrose is one of the first flowers to bloom in spring.
What is the origin of the name Primrose?
Primrose is of english origin.
How do you pronounce Primrose?
Primrose is pronounced “PRIM-rohz.”
Is Primrose a boy or a girl name?
Primrose is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Primrose a popular name right now?
Primrose has climbed over the past decade, given to more girls now than ten years ago.
How popular is the name Primrose?
In 2025, Primrose ranked #2561 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Primrose most popular?
Primrose was most popular in 2021, when about 93 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Primrose?
Names similar to Primrose include Cinder, Ensley, Marigold, Clover, Poppy.
What names go well with Primrose?
english names that pair well with Primrose include Dorothy, Nancy, Edward, Joan, Mason.