Petrona

Petrona is a girl's name of Spanish origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 45 girls in the United States.

Petrona at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Spanish
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Petrona

Petrona belongs to the Spanish tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Petrona first appears in Social Security records in 1913. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #3476 in 2024, and in 2024 45 babies received the name — 378 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Petrona in US records

First recorded (US)
1913
Best US rank
#3476 in 2024
Peak year
2024
Babies named Petrona in 2024
45
Total since 1880
378

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Petrona mean?

The meaning of Petrona is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Spanish origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Petrona a boy or girl name?

Petrona is a girl name. In 2024, 45 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Petrona?

Petrona comes from the Spanish tradition.

How popular is the name Petrona?

Petrona first appears in US records in 1913. Its best-ever ranking was #3476 in 2024, and 45 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.