Petro Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationPEH-tro / ˈpɛtroʊGreek; Slavic
Meaning
Greek: rock; Slavic: stone
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Petro is derived from the Greek name Petros, meaning 'rock' or 'stone'. It is commonly used in various Slavic countries as a variant of Peter. The name has significant religious connotations, particularly in Christianity, as Saint Peter is considered one of the apostles of Jesus. In Slavic cultures, Petro is often associated with strength and stability.
Trend Summary
The name Petro has seen limited popularity in the U.S., often associated with Eastern European heritage.
Similar Names
Variants
- Petr
- Petros
International Variants
- Pietro (Italian)
- Pedro (Spanish)
- Pierre (French)
- Petar (Croatian)
- Petr (Czech)
Famous people named Petro
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Petro was first seen in the United States in 1918. Petro has ranked as high as #1111 nationally, which occurred in 1971, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Petro has been trending about the same compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Petro
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1918 | 6 |
| 1920 | 10 |
| 1921 | 6 |
| 1923 | 7 |
| 1924 | 7 |
| 1925 | 5 |
| 1926 | 7 |
| 1928 | 5 |
| 1930 | 6 |
| 1934 | 5 |
| 1954 | 8 |
| 1959 | 5 |
| 1960 | 6 |
| 1969 | 8 |
| 1971 | 11 |
| 1972 | 7 |
| 1974 | 7 |
| 1975 | 7 |
| 1976 | 11 |
| 1986 | 6 |
| 1988 | 5 |
| 1993 | 5 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2015 | 5 |