Girls name · California
Petra in California
Petra was the 1217th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 21 babies named Petra that year. Since 1912, California families have named 2,082 babies Petra.
Popularity over time
Petra in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | 8 | 220th |
| 1929 | 22 | 256th |
| 1946 | 11 | 657th |
| 1962 | 24 | 683rd |
| 1977 | 22 | 823rd |
| 1993 | 18 | 1425th |
| 2009 | 24 | 1287th |
| 2025 | 21 | 1217th |
Its rank among girls names in California fell from 220th in 1912 to 1217th in 2025.
The most babies named Petra in California in a single year was 35, in 2015. Its best showing was 203rd among girls names in 1925.
Across the country, Petra reached its best rank of 43rd in Arizona (1910). See Petra in every state →
How popular is Petra in California?
Petra was the 1217th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 21 babies named Petra that year. Since 1912, California families have named 2,082 babies Petra.
How many babies are named Petra in California?
In 2025, 21 babies were named Petra in California. The most babies named Petra in California in a single year was 35, in 2015.
What is the rank of Petra in California?
Petra ranked 1217th among girls names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 203rd among girls names in 1925.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.