Petronia Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Latin
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Petronia means 'rock' or 'stone' and is associated with strength and stability.
Meaning of the Name Petronia
Petronia is a feminine name of Latin origin. It is derived from the Latin word 'petra', meaning 'rock' or 'stone'. In ancient times, the name Petronia was associated with strength and stability, as rocks were seen as sturdy and unchanging. It is also believed to have been the feminine form of the Roman family name 'Petronius'. Petronia may also have roots in Italian and Spanish cultures, where it could be derived from the name 'Petronilla', meaning 'little rock'.
Popularity of the Name Petronia
The popularity for the name Petronia peaked in popularity in the year 1984 with 10 births, which ranked number 10,215 out of 17,754 unique names for that year. Petronia had the most female births in 1984 with 10, which ranked number 6,291 out of 12,178 female names for that year.
Nationwide Popularity of Petronia
Popularity of Petronia by State
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