Petula
girl namePetula entered the US charts in 1965, peaked at #1909 in 1968, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1965–2025
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rank today
#1909
peak (1968)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1960s | #2703 |
| 1970s | #6318 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Petula are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Petula alive today was born around 1968, making them about 57 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Petula in 2025?
- Petula is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Petula most popular?
- Petula peaked in 1968, reaching #1909 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Petula with classmates?
- Petula will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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