Petrona Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Latin
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Petrona means 'rock' and symbolizes strength and stability.
Meaning of the Name Petrona
Petrona is a feminine given name with Latin origins. It is derived from the Latin word 'petra' which means 'rock'. The name is associated with strength and reliability, as well as stability and endurance. It has been used in various cultures and countries with variations in spelling and pronunciation. Petrona is a name that carries a sense of groundedness and resilience.
Popularity of the Name Petrona
The popularity for the name Petrona peaked in popularity in the year 2020 with 26 births, which ranked number 8,779 out of 28,820 unique names for that year. Petrona had the most female births in 2020 with 26, which ranked number 4,875 out of 17,485 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Petrona has increased sharply over the last ten years from 11 births to 16 births, an increase of 45.45%. Among females, Petrona has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 11 births to 16 births, an increase of 45.45%.
Nationwide Popularity of Petrona
- 20 Year Trend of Petrona: 166.67%
- 10 Year Trend of Petrona: 45.45%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Petrona: 45.45%
Popularity of Petrona by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Petrona. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Petrona in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Petrona is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Petrona
- Total Births of Petrona: 17 (3.82%)
- Female Births of Petrona: 17 (3.82%)
Given the upward trend of Petrona over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 3.82% increase in total births, for a total of 17 births in 2024. For Females, births for Petrona have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 17 female births in 2024, an increase of 3.82%.