Petronilo
boy namePetronilo entered the US charts in 1919, peaked at #2665 in 1919, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1919–2025
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rank today
#2665
peak (1919)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #2665 |
| 1920s | #4119 |
| 1930s | #3642 |
| 1940s | #3433 |
| 1960s | #4065 |
| 1970s | #5101 |
| 1990s | #8117 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Petronilo are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Petronilo alive today was born around 1933, making them about 92 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Petronilo in 2025?
- Petronilo is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Petronilo most popular?
- Petronilo peaked in 1919, reaching #2665 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Petronilo with classmates?
- Petronilo will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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