Primitivo
Primitivo is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Firstborn, original, or early.
Origin and history
Primitivo is a male given name derived from the Latin Late name Primitivus, meaning 'firstborn' or 'first of its kind'. The name has historically been used in Spanish- and Italian-speaking regions, though it remains quite rare in the United States. In the U.S., it saw infrequent usage primarily during the 20th century.
Popularity in the United States
742 babies in the United States have been named Primitivo since 1880. It ranks #3934 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- TX (72.8 %)
- CA (27.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 35 |
| 1920-1930 | 77 |
| 1930-1940 | 59 |
| 1940-1950 | 69 |
| 1950-1960 | 89 |
| 1960-1970 | 86 |
| 1970-1980 | 92 |
| 1980-1990 | 90 |
| 1990-2000 | 89 |
| 2000-2010 | 49 |
| 2010-2019 | 7 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- The name originates from the Latin word 'primitivus', which was traditionally given to a firstborn child.
- Primitivo is also the name of a prominent dark-skinned Italian wine grape variety grown widely in Apulia.