Primo
About Primo
Primo is number one among the Latin birth-order names--Octavius et al--and the one most likely to be used in these days of smaller families. It has that jaunty 'o' ending and Italian flavor that many modern parents like so much. And what little boy wouldn't appreciate being prime?
Italian author Primo Levi, known for his writings on the Holocaust, is a famous bearer.
Pronounced PREE-moh.
As of October 2026, Primo ranked #8083 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #1333 in 1912.
Editor: Sophie Kihm
Sources: US popularity data is from the Social Security Administration. Meanings and origins are from Nameberry's name references.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |
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Primo on lists
Famous Primos
- Primo Michele Levi
Italian chemist and author
- Primo Carnera
Italian boxer
- Edwin Carlos "Primo" Colón
Puerto Rican pro wrestler
- Primo Conti
Italian artist
- Ralph Edward "Primo" Miller
American NFL player
- Primo Zamparini
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Primo in pop culture
- Primo
term to describe quality of drugs
- Primo Beer
a brand of beer
Variations & nicknames
- PrymPolish