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Petra

Recorded 1881–2025 · United States

Petra was most popular in 1927, when 205 American babies were given the name — ranking #886 that year. In 2025 it ranked #2,571, with 161 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 14,626 people named Petra.

Most popular in1927
Rank that year#886
Births that year205
Total since 188014,626

Petra over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Petra’s peak in 1927. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org