boy's name
Primael
pree-mah-EL (French)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 115
Primael is a boy's name with 3 syllables. In 2008 it was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
- Peaked in France in 1979, when 5 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1979.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 3.
Primael Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1970s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 30 |
| 1990s | 30 |
| 2000s | 25 |
| 2010s | 15 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 10 |
How Popular Is Primael?
In 2008, Primael was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
How Primael Is Spelled
Birth registers count each spelling separately, so every one has its own ranking.
| Spelling | What it is | Births on record |
|---|---|---|
| Primaël | Primaël is a rare spelling of Primael, written with a diaeresis and recorded about 25 times, mostly in France. | 25 |
Names That Peaked Alongside Primael
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Primael Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Primael over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Primael
- French pree-mah-EL
Sibling Names for Primael
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Primael — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Primael
Is Primael a girl's or a boy's name?
Primael is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Primael?
Primael has 3 syllables.
When was Primael most popular?
Primael peaked in 1979, when 5 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.