Primrose
4 countries#162 in England & Wales, 2021Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Primrose was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
2,200 births recorded 1996–2025 · currently #869 · peaked in 2020 with 323 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
2,151 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #162 · peaked in 2020 with 320 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
1,033 births recorded 1914–2025 · currently #2542 · peaked in 2021 with 93 births
Most common in: California, Texas, Florida, Pennsylvania, Missouri
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
43 births recorded 2015–2025 · currently #780 · peaked in 2022 with 10 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
6 births recorded 2019–2024 · peaked in 2019 with 3 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
England & Wales rank history
Primrose’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | #1928 | — |
| 2003 | #1722 | ↑206 |
| 2004 | #2530 | ↓808 |
| 2005 | #3970 | ↓1440 |
| 2006 | #2320 | ↑1650 |
| 2007 | #1160 | ↑1160 |
| 2008 | #1584 | ↓424 |
| 2009 | #1287 | ↑297 |
| 2010 | #1180 | ↑107 |
| 2011 | #1096 | ↑84 |
| 2012 | #975 | ↑121 |
| 2013 | #616 | ↑359 |
| 2014 | #465 | ↑151 |
| 2015 | #259 | ↑206 |
| 2016 | #232 | ↑27 |
| 2017 | #220 | ↑12 |
| 2018 | #213 | ↑7 |
| 2019 | #230 | ↓17 |
| 2020 | #157 | ↑73 |
| 2021 | #162 | ↓5 |
Frequently asked questions about Primrose
Is Primrose a popular name?
Yes — Primrose currently ranks #162 among girls’ names in England & Wales as of 2021, based on official birth records.
Is Primrose more common for boys or girls?
Primrose is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official England & Wales birth data.
When was Primrose most popular?
Primrose peaked in 2020 in England & Wales, with 320 recorded births that year.
Is Primrose rising or falling in popularity?
In England & Wales, Primrose’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #2350 in 1996 to #162 in 2021.
How many babies have been named Primrose?
At least 3,233 babies have been recorded with the name Primrose across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Primrose popular in more than one country?
Yes — Primrose appears in official birth records in 4 countries: England & Wales, United States, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Primrose?
Based on real 2021 ranking data in England & Wales, names ranked closest to Primrose include Novella, Samirah, Taelyn.
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