Petra
Female name · ↓ Falling
4,261
Total Births
1955
Peak Year
—
Rank 2023
1881
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Petra
Petra is a female name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1950s with significant usage. Approximately 4,261 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 216 births |
| 1890s | 286 births |
| 1900s | 402 births |
| 1910s | 530 births |
| 1920s | 749 births |
| 1930s | 556 births |
| 1940s | 426 births |
| 1950s | 451 births |
| 1960s | 497 births |
| 1970s | 148 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Petra?
Petra has been given to 4,261 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1955 with 181 births that year.
Is Petra a boy or girl name?
Petra is primarily used as a female name in the United States.
When was Petra most popular?
Petra was most popular in 1955, when 181 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Petra?
Petra first appeared in US records in 1881.