Petrita
girl namePetrita entered the US charts in 1919, peaked at #3046 in 1926, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1919–2025
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rank today
#3046
peak (1926)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3817 |
| 1920s | #3651 |
| 1930s | #4229 |
| 1950s | #5227 |
| 1970s | #6006 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Petrita are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Petrita alive today was born around 1928, making them about 97 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Petrita in 2025?
- Petrita is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Petrita most popular?
- Petrita peaked in 1926, reaching #3046 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Petrita with classmates?
- Petrita will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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