Girls name · California
Petra in California
In 2025, 21 babies born in California were named Petra, making it the #1217 most popular girls name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1912, add up to 2,082.
Popularity over time
Petra in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | 8 | #220 |
| 1929 | 22 | #256 |
| 1946 | 11 | #657 |
| 1962 | 24 | #683 |
| 1977 | 22 | #823 |
| 1993 | 18 | #1425 |
| 2009 | 24 | #1287 |
| 2025 | 21 | #1217 |
Its busiest year in California was 2015, with 35 Petra births. Petra's highest rank in California was #203, set in 1925.
Rank swung between #203 (1925) and #1913 (1999) in California, from #220 in 1912 to #1217 in 2025.
Nationally, Petra's strongest state was Arizona, where it hit #43 in 1910. See Petra in every state →
How popular is Petra in California?
In 2025, 21 babies born in California were named Petra, making it the #1217 most popular girls name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1912, add up to 2,082.
How many babies are named Petra in California?
In 2025, 21 babies born in California were named Petra.
What is the rank of Petra in California?
Petra's 2025 rank among girls names in California was #1217.
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.