Petrona
Every Petrona since 1913 — 409 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Petrona
Petrona is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,527 in 2025 with 31 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1913, 409 American babies have been named Petrona. Its peak came in 2024, when 45 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Petrona stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Petrona year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 31 | #4,527 |
| 2024 | 45 | #3,495 |
| 2023 | 21 | #5,904 |
| 2022 | 16 | #7,216 |
| 2021 | 24 | #5,368 |
| 2020 | 26 | #4,976 |
| 2019 | 19 | #6,363 |
| 2018 | 12 | #9,028 |
| 2017 | 16 | #7,356 |
| 2016 | 13 | #8,760 |
| 2015 | 12 | #9,356 |
| 2014 | 5 | #18,564 |
| 2013 | 8 | #12,885 |
| 2012 | 11 | #10,259 |
| 2011 | 11 | #10,233 |
| 2010 | 10 | #11,058 |
| 2009 | 8 | #13,393 |
| 2008 | 7 | #15,013 |
| 2007 | 9 | #12,415 |
| 2006 | 7 | #14,755 |
| 2005 | 12 | #9,314 |
| 2004 | 7 | #13,836 |
| 2003 | 9 | #11,108 |
| 2002 | 6 | #14,945 |
| 2001 | 9 | #10,796 |
| 2000 | 7 | #12,808 |
| 1995 | 7 | #11,436 |
| 1990 | 5 | #14,587 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Petrona in 2025?
Petrona ranked #4,527 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 31 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Petrona?
409 babies have been named Petrona in the United States since 1913, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Petrona most popular?
Petrona peaked in 2024, when 45 newborns received the name.
Is Petrona a boy or girl name?
Petrona is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Petrona rising or falling?
Petrona is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.