Premiere
A French word meaning "first" or "leading," referring to a debut performance.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Premiere. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Premiere today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Premiere births was 2012 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Premiere. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Premiere. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2012
5 babies that year
Average age
14
years old
2012 SSA rank
#13,723
Tracked since 2012
Popularity
Premiere: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Premiere by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Premiere during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Premiere
The name Premiere originates from the French language, where it means "first" or "foremost." It is derived from the Latin word "primus," which means "first" or "primary." The name's roots can be traced back to ancient Roman times.
In the Middle Ages, the term "premiere" was used to refer to the first performance or showing of a play, opera, or other artistic work. This usage likely contributed to the name's association with prestige and importance.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Premiere comes from the 14th century French writer and philosopher, Premiere de Longvilliers. She was a prominent figure in the literary circles of her time and is known for her philosophical treatises on love and morality.
In the 16th century, Premiere de Navarre was a renowned French noblewoman and writer. She was known for her poetry and was a patron of the arts during the Renaissance period.
During the 17th century, Premiere de Bourbon was a member of the French royal family and the daughter of King Henri IV. She played a significant role in the political affairs of her time and was known for her intelligence and diplomatic skills.
In the 18th century, Premiere de Beauharnais was a French aristocrat and the first wife of Napoleon Bonaparte. She played a crucial role in Napoleon's rise to power and was a prominent figure in the social and political circles of her time.
In the 19th century, Premiere de Clermont-Tonnerre was a French writer and feminist activist. She was a vocal advocate for women's rights and education and wrote several influential works on these topics.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who bore the name Premiere. While the name is not as common today, it retains its association with prestige, importance, and being first or foremost in a particular field or endeavor.
People
Premiere + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Premiere as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with P
Other first names starting with P with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Premiere: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Premiere?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Premiere going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Premiere a common name?
We classify Premiere as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Premiere most popular?
The single biggest year for Premiere was 2012, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Premiere is about 14 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Premiere in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Premiere a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Premiere in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Premiere still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Premiere in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Premiere can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Premiere?
See how many people share the name Premiere on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.