Petra
4 countries#1367 in United States, 2025Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Petra was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
14,626 births recorded 1881–2025 · currently #1367 · peaked in 1927 with 205 births
Most common in: Texas, California, New York, Arizona, Illinois
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
630 births recorded 1975–2023 · peaked in 2019 with 44 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
579 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #1195 · peaked in 2019 with 40 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
344 births recorded 1906–2022 · currently #2664 · peaked in 1964 with 14 births
Most common in: Paris, Moselle, Seine-et-Marne
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
51 births recorded 1975–2023 · peaked in 1976 with 6 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Petra’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #1978 | — |
| 2007 | #1744 | ↑234 |
| 2008 | #1677 | ↑67 |
| 2009 | #1650 | ↑27 |
| 2010 | #2010 | ↓360 |
| 2011 | #1741 | ↑269 |
| 2012 | #1705 | ↑36 |
| 2013 | #1599 | ↑106 |
| 2014 | #1515 | ↑84 |
| 2015 | #1350 | ↑165 |
| 2016 | #1456 | ↓106 |
| 2017 | #1392 | ↑64 |
| 2018 | #1512 | ↓120 |
| 2019 | #1326 | ↑186 |
| 2020 | #1276 | ↑50 |
| 2021 | #1426 | ↓150 |
| 2022 | #1531 | ↓105 |
| 2023 | #1471 | ↑60 |
| 2024 | #1484 | ↓13 |
| 2025 | #1367 | ↑117 |
Frequently asked questions about Petra
Is Petra a popular name?
Yes — Petra currently ranks #1367 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Petra more common for boys or girls?
Petra is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Petra most popular?
Petra peaked in 1927 in United States, with 205 recorded births that year.
Is Petra rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Petra’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #539 in 1881 to #1367 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Petra?
At least 15,600 babies have been recorded with the name Petra across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Petra popular in more than one country?
Yes — Petra appears in official birth records in 4 countries: United States, England & Wales, France, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Petra?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Petra include Madalynn, Martina, Asha, Cherish.
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