Primrose, a name of floral origin, is derived from the Latin 'prima' meaning 'first', and 'rosa' signifying 'rose'. This moniker was first popularized in England during the late 19th century. It has since been associated with literary figures such as the character Primrose Everdeen in the Hunger Games series by Suzanne Collins.
The name Primrose experienced a significant resurgence in popularity from 2012 onwards, with a total of 566 births recorded between 2012 and 2023, compared to only 306 births in the century prior (1914-2011). The highest number of Primrose births occurred in 2021 and 2022, with 93 and 88 births respectively.