Prime
Pronunciation: [ pr-EYEM ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Prime first appeared in US Social Security records in 2016.
Over 35 babies have been named Prime in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Prime is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #36,543 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #36,543
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Prime
Prime is a boy name .
Prime is currently ranked #36,543 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Prime include Pri, Pry, Prie, and Prikins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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