How Many People Are Named Petra?

14,465

people in the United States are named Petra

1 in 23,159 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#2223

💎 Rare

Population Percentage

0.0043%

Of US population

Peak Year

1927

205 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: German, Dutch, Czech, Slovak, Slovene, Croatian, Hungarian, Swedish, Finnish, English
Pronunciation: PE-tra (German), PET-rah (Finnish), PET-rə (English)
Gender: Primarily Female

Meaning:

Feminine form of PETER. This was also the name of an ancient city in the region that is now Jordan.

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
99.5%
Male
0.5%

This name is Primarily Female

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 61.9 years old

Young (<30) 3,733
25.8%
Adult (30–60) 3,184
22%
Senior (>60) 7,548
52.2%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1881 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

Texas 5,227
California 2,061
New York 612
Arizona 317
New Mexico 270
Illinois 265
Florida 186
Washington 141
Pennsylvania 87
Oregon 69

💡 Fun Facts About "Petra"

  • 147 babies were named Petra in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 1927
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1881
  • Most popular in Texas

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