Petronella
girl namePetronella entered the US charts in 1884, peaked at #1024 in 1884, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1884–2025
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rank today
#1024
peak (1884)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #1024 |
| 1890s | #1437 |
| 1900s | #1539 |
| 1910s | #1915 |
| 1920s | #3076 |
| 1930s | #3517 |
| 1940s | #4554 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Petronella are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Petronella alive today was born around 1919, making them about 106 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Petronella in 2025?
- Petronella is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Petronella most popular?
- Petronella peaked in 1884, reaching #1024 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Petronella with classmates?
- Petronella will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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