Priam

Priam - A very unique male name

Priam appeared on the charts for the first time in 2023 on position #3748. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Priam and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Priam? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Priam. The baby boy name Priam was given to 5 baby boys in 2025, ranking #4221 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 293,257 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Priam peaked in popularity 3 years ago in 2023 on position 3748.

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Priam is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Priam is currently topping the baby name charts in New York at position #1,976 - and is the least popular in New York at position #1,976.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Priam is where you live.

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Priam origin and meaning

Greek, via Homer

Uncertain — the name of Troy's king in the Iliad; its Greek etymology is genuinely debated, with a possible Anatolian source proposed

Priam is the aged king of Troy in Homer's Iliad, father of Hector and Paris, killed on the night the city fell. Despite that fame, the name's own derivation is unsettled — Greek and Anatolian sources are both proposed — so, following the Poseidon precedent, fame does not make it attested. In US data it is recorded only from 2023.

Origin uncertain

Priam is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables.

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Similar to Priam

We've found the following names that sound similar to Priam, sorted by popularity.

Primo / Param / Perrin / Pranay / Prem / Perrion / Prayan /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Priam

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Priam a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Priam?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

PRY-um · /ˈpraɪəm/

Around the world

• Priamos (Greek) — The Greek form of the same name

Famous bearers

• Priam — King of Troy in Homer's Iliad, father of Hector and Paris, who ransoms Hector's body from Achilles (Fictional, c. 8th century BC) Fictional

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MythologicalLiteraryRoyal

Why parents choose it

Parents choose Priam for a Homeric name with real gravity — a king defined by dignity and grief — that almost no one else is using.

Worth knowing

• Most people meet Priam only in the Iliad, and the name's story ends in tragedy; its etymology, despite the fame, is genuinely unknown.