boy's name
Petronilo
peh-troh-NEE-loh (Spanish)
- Origin Spanish
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 4
- Letters 9
- Births on record 57
Petronilo is a boy's name with 4 syllables. In 1990 it was given to 5 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.
- Petronilo is a name of Spanish origin.
- Peaked in 1919, when 10 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1919.
- 4 syllables, with the stress on syllable 3.
Petronilo Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1990s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 10 |
| 1920s | 16 |
| 1930s | 5 |
| 1940s | 11 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 5 |
How Popular Is Petronilo?
In 1990, Petronilo was given to 5 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 Petronilo
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Petronilo Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Petronilo over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Petronilo
- Spanish peh-troh-NEE-loh
Sibling Names for Petronilo
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Petronilo — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Petronilo
How popular is the name Petronilo?
In 1990, Petronilo was given to 5 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 Petronilo a girl's or a boy's name?
Petronilo is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Petronilo?
Petronilo has 4 syllables.
When was Petronilo most popular?
Petronilo peaked in 1919, when 10 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.