FIRST NAME
Petra
Petra is the 829th most common female first name in the United States, recorded for 22,874 women and girls in the latest Census. It is also given to 91 men and boys.
AS A FEMALE NAME · #829 TODAY
1990 CENSUS
47,255
living · #621
2020 CENSUS
22,874
living · #829
BABIES NAMED PETRA BY BIRTH YEAR · 1881–2025
2025161
As a female name, Petra peaked in 1927, when 197 babies were named Petra (the #499 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A MALE NAME · #24,208 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
91
living · #24,208
BABIES NAMED PETRA BY BIRTH YEAR · 1918–1991
19915
As a male name, Petra peaked in 1927, when 8 babies were named Petra (the #3377 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)