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Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: peh-TREE-nah /pɛˈtriːnə/

Origin: Latin; Greek

Meaning: Latin: rock; Greek: stone

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Petrina is derived from the Latin name Petrinus, which is a diminutive form of Petrus, meaning "rock" or "stone." Petrus itself originates from the Greek word "petros," which carries the same meaning. This etymological lineage reflects a strong connection to the biblical figure Saint Peter, one of Jesus Christ's apostles, who is often referred to as the rock upon which the Christian Church was built.

The name Petrina, therefore, can be understood as "little rock" or "stone," embodying both strength and stability. Historically, the name Petrina has been associated with various saints and notable figures throughout the centuries.

Saint Peter, who lived in the 1st century CE, is a central figure in Christianity, and his legacy has influenced the use of names derived from his own. The name gained further prominence during the Middle Ages, particularly in Christian communities, as it was often bestowed in honor of saints or in connection with the virtues of steadfastness and faith.

The spread of Christianity throughout Europe facilitated the adoption of Petrus and its variants, including Petrina, into various languages and cultures. Culturally, the name Petrina carries connotations of resilience and faith, resonating with the foundational aspects of Christian belief.

It has been used in various literary and artistic contexts, often symbolizing strength in adversity. The name's connection to Saint Peter has also led to its use in religious contexts, where it embodies the qualities of leadership and steadfastness.

While diminutive forms like Petty or Trina may arise in colloquial use, the name Petrina itself maintains a sense of dignity and historical significance, reflecting its deep roots in both language and culture.

Famous people named Petrina

In this section, you will find notable people named Petrina. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Petrina who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Petrina who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Petrina McGowan is a singer best known for her work with the band The Bamboos, and her solo album 'Petrina'.

Petrina K. is a writer best known for her contributions to various literary magazines and her novel 'The Last Train'.

Petrina O'Brien is a scientist best known for her research in environmental science and sustainability.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Petrina, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

PetraPetrusPerryPennyPaigePiper

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Petrina. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

PatrinaPaulinaPriscillaPalomaPavlinaPiaPhaedraPennyPoppy

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Petrina was first seen in the United States in 1900.

Petrina has ranked as high as #1911 nationally, which occurred in 1971, and has been most popular in New York, California, Texas, Michigan, and Georgia.

In the past 5 years the name Petrina has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Petrina is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Petrina was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Petrina.

Year Total Births Girl
2011 9 9
2006 7 7
2005 6 6
2004 6 6
2003 6 6
2002 8 8
2001 8 8
2000 6 6
1999 10 10
1997 9 9
1995 6 6
1994 8 8
1993 8 8
1992 10 10
1991 11 11
1990 12 12
1989 7 7
1988 16 16
1987 10 10
1986 12 12
1985 20 20
1984 24 24
1983 19 19
1982 34 34
1981 25 25
1980 36 36
1979 53 53
1978 63 63
1977 57 57
1976 62 62
1975 79 79
1974 75 75
1973 92 92
1972 81 81
1971 99 99
1970 85 85
1969 62 62
1968 44 44
1967 41 41
1966 34 34
1965 36 36
1964 34 34
1963 38 38
1962 26 26
1961 20 20
1960 27 27
1959 20 20
1958 13 13
1957 33 33
1956 19 19
1955 25 25
1954 22 22
1953 17 17
1952 16 16
1951 13 13
1950 16 16
1949 21 21
1948 13 13
1947 12 12
1946 11 11
1945 9 9
1944 8 8
1943 17 17
1942 11 11
1941 7 7
1940 12 12
1939 5 5
1938 8 8
1937 8 8
1936 5 5
1934 7 7
1933 11 11
1932 10 10
1931 12 12
1930 11 11
1929 13 13
1928 11 11
1927 16 16
1926 17 17
1925 14 14
1924 12 12
1923 22 22
1922 23 23
1921 15 15
1920 20 20
1919 12 12
1918 15 15
1917 9 9
1916 14 14
1915 9 9
1914 15 15
1913 14 14
1912 7 7
1910 5 5
1904 6 6
1900 5 5

Top States for Petrina (1991)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 5
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