Primo is a masculine Italian name that means "first." It originates from the Latin word "primus," which also means "first" or "initial."
The name Primo has a long history, dating back to ancient Rome where it was used as an adjective meaning "first in rank or order." Over time, Primo evolved into a given name and became popular among the Italian nobility during the Middle Ages.
In Italy today, Primo is still considered a classic name with deep roots in tradition. It is often chosen by families who wish to honor their heritage or celebrate their culture through naming conventions.
While not as widely used outside of Italy, Primo has gained some international recognition over recent years due largely in part to famous bearers such as Italian opera singer Enrico Caruso (whose real name was Raffaele Carlo Massimo di Sannio, but he went by the stage name Enrico Caruso-Primo) and Spanish poet Federico García Lorca who had a younger brother named Primo.
Overall, Primo is an elegant yet understated choice for parents looking for a unique and meaningful name with deep historical significance.
Based on the statistical data provided, we can observe the trends and fluctuations in the number of births with the name "Primo" in the United States over several decades.
The earliest recorded birth with this name occurred in 1907, with five instances. The frequency of births with the name Primo varied significantly throughout the first half of the century. There was a peak between 1921 and 1924, with totals ranging from 21 to 31 births each year during this period.
However, starting from the mid-1920s, the popularity of the name Primo began to decline. Between 1925 and 1937, there were fewer than 20 births per year for this name. The lowest point was reached in 1936 and 1937, with only six births each year.
After World War II, the number of births with the name Primo remained relatively low until the late 1950s. There were fewer than ten births annually from 1948 to 1958. However, there was another slight increase in popularity between 1959 and 1962, with totals ranging from five to fourteen births each year during this period.
The late twentieth century saw a further decrease in the popularity of the name Primo. Between 1970 and 2000, there were fewer than ten births per year for this name, with some years seeing as few as five or six births.
In recent decades, the name Primo has remained relatively uncommon. Between 2001 and 2022, there have been eight to eleven births each year with this name, with a total of 859 births recorded over this entire period.