n.

Petra

Feminine #2763 in 2024
Total births
14,465
Peak year
1927
Rank 2024
#2763
Years on record
144
Births per year, 1881–2024 · peak 205 in 1927
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About the name Petra

Petra ranked #2763 among U.S. baby names in 2024. Since 1881, 14,465 babies have been named Petra, peaking in 1927 with 205 births. The 1920s were its biggest decade, with 1,822 births. Its popularity has held steady in recent years. It is predominantly a girls' name.

How popular is the name Petra?
Petra ranked #2763 among U.S. baby names in 2024, with 14,465 babies given the name since 1881.
When did the name Petra peak?
Petra peaked in 1927, when 205 babies were given the name.
Is Petra a girl's or boy's name?
Petra is predominantly given to girls in the United States.

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