girl's name
Petina
puh-TEE-nuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 119
Petina is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1981 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1973, when 19 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1965.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Petina Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1960s to 1980s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 30 |
| 1970s | 75 |
| 1980s | 14 |
How Popular Is Petina?
In 1981, Petina was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Petina
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Petina Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Petina over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Petina
- English puh-TEE-nuh
Sibling Names for Petina
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Petina — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Petina
How popular is the name Petina?
In 1981, Petina was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Petina a girl's or a boy's name?
Petina is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Petina?
Petina has 3 syllables.
When was Petina most popular?
Petina peaked in 1973, when 19 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.