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Primrose

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Pronounced PRIHM-rohz /ˈpɹɪm.ɹoʊz/Medium

Meaning: First roseMedium

In 30 seconds: Primrose is an English name meaning 'first rose', shared with the early-spring flower.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningFirst rose
U.S. rank (2025)#2561 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births69 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,032

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202119142025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Primrose comes straight from the flower of the same name, whose meaning traces to 'first rose' for its early bloom. As a given name it sits among the English floral names, carrying the bright, hopeful sense of the season's first flowers. There is nothing obscure about its source: it is the flower, plain and clear.

It has a soft, vintage charm and reads as both a botanical word and a name. The 'prim' opening lends it a delicate, tidy sound.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Primrose is 'first rose', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Primrose — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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If you like Primrose…

Rose— The flower name embedded in Primrose's 'first rose' meaning.
Rosalind— Another rose-based name sharing the floral root.
Marigold— A fellow English flower name with the same vintage feel.
Briar— A plant name in the rose family, matching the floral theme.

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Primrose mean?

Primrose is usually explained as meaning 'first rose' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Primrose?

It's commonly said PRIHM-rohz /ˈpɹɪm.ɹoʊz/.

Is Primrose a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Primrose is used as a girl name.

How popular is Primrose?

In 2024, Primrose ranked #2106 in the U.S. for girls, with 91 births recorded.

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