How popular is the name Petra in 2025?

Petra is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.

When was the name Petra most popular?

Petra peaked in 1927, reaching #3151 among US boy names.

Petra will almost certainly be the only one in school.

boy name

Petra entered the US charts in 1918, peaked at #3151 in 1927, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#3151

peak (1927)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

Fewer than a hundred people named Petra are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.

The typical Petra alive today was born around 1929, making them about 96 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Petra in 2025?: Petra is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Petra most popular?: Petra peaked in 1927, reaching #3151 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Petra with classmates?: Petra will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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