Petronia
girl namePetronia entered the US charts in 1919, peaked at #3817 in 1919, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1919–2025
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rank today
#3817
peak (1919)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3817 |
| 1920s | #5009 |
| 1930s | #4227 |
| 1950s | #5414 |
| 1980s | #7764 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Petronia are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Petronia alive today was born around 1939, making them about 86 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Petronia in 2025?
- Petronia is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Petronia most popular?
- Petronia peaked in 1919, reaching #3817 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Petronia with classmates?
- Petronia will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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