Petra
girl name#1367 in 2025Petra entered the US charts in 1881, peaked at #429 in 1894, ranks #1367 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1881–2025
#1367
rank today
#429
peak (1894)
161
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #576 |
| 1890s | #584 |
| 1900s | #541 |
| 1910s | #582 |
| 1920s | #527 |
| 1930s | #584 |
| 1940s | #766 |
| 1950s | #957 |
| 1960s | #938 |
| 1970s | #1065 |
| 1980s | #1461 |
| 1990s | #1807 |
| 2000s | #1878 |
| 2010s | #1561 |
| 2020s | #1426 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Petra has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 9,200 people named Petra are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Petra alive today was born around 1960, making them about 65 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Petra in 2025?
- Petra ranks #1367 among US girl names in 2025, with 161 babies given the name.
- When was the name Petra most popular?
- Petra peaked in 1894, reaching #429 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Petra with classmates?
- Petra will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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