girl's name
Petronilla
pet-ruh-NIL-uh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 4
- Letters 10
- Births on record 62
Petronilla is a girl's name with 4 syllables. In 1935 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 1927, when 7 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1907.
- 4 syllables, with the stress on syllable 3.
Petronilla Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1900s to 1930s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 10 |
| 1910s | 11 |
| 1920s | 24 |
| 1930s | 12 |
How Popular Is Petronilla?
In 1935, Petronilla 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.
Where Petronilla Is Used
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 Petronilla
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Petronilla Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Petronilla over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Petronilla
- English pet-ruh-NIL-uh
Sibling Names for Petronilla
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Petronilla — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Petronilla
How popular is the name Petronilla?
In 1935, Petronilla 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 Petronilla a girl's or a boy's name?
Petronilla is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Petronilla?
Petronilla has 4 syllables.
When was Petronilla most popular?
Petronilla peaked in 1927, when 7 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.