Petrina Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationpeh-TREE-nah / pɛˈtriːnəLatin; Greek
Meaning
Latin: rock; Greek: stone
Historical & Cultural Background
Petrina is derived from the Latin name 'Petrinus', which is a diminutive form of 'Petrus', meaning 'rock' or 'stone'. The name has been used in various cultures, particularly in Christian contexts, due to its association with Saint Peter. It is also found in Greek, where it carries a similar meaning. The name has seen varying degrees of popularity across different regions and time periods.
Trend Summary
Petrina has experienced fluctuating popularity, with a notable presence in the mid-20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Petra
- Petrine
International Variants
- Pétrine (French)
- Petrina (Italian)
- Petrina (Spanish)
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Petrina was first seen in the United States in 1900. Petrina has ranked as high as #1023 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)
Top States for Petrina (1991)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900 | 5 |
| 1904 | 6 |
| 1910 | 5 |
| 1912 | 7 |
| 1913 | 14 |
| 1914 | 15 |
| 1915 | 9 |
| 1916 | 14 |
| 1917 | 9 |
| 1918 | 15 |
| 1919 | 12 |
| 1920 | 20 |
| 1921 | 15 |
| 1922 | 23 |
| 1923 | 22 |
| 1924 | 12 |
| 1925 | 14 |
| 1926 | 17 |
| 1927 | 16 |
| 1928 | 11 |
| 1929 | 13 |
| 1930 | 11 |
| 1931 | 12 |
| 1932 | 10 |
| 1933 | 11 |
| 1934 | 7 |
| 1936 | 5 |
| 1937 | 8 |
| 1938 | 8 |
| 1939 | 5 |
| 1940 | 12 |
| 1941 | 7 |
| 1942 | 11 |
| 1943 | 17 |
| 1944 | 8 |
| 1945 | 9 |
| 1946 | 11 |
| 1947 | 12 |
| 1948 | 13 |
| 1949 | 21 |
| 1950 | 16 |
| 1951 | 13 |
| 1952 | 16 |
| 1953 | 17 |
| 1954 | 22 |
| 1955 | 25 |
| 1956 | 19 |
| 1957 | 33 |
| 1958 | 13 |
| 1959 | 20 |
| 1960 | 27 |
| 1961 | 20 |
| 1962 | 26 |
| 1963 | 38 |
| 1964 | 34 |
| 1965 | 36 |
| 1966 | 34 |
| 1967 | 41 |
| 1968 | 44 |
| 1969 | 62 |
| 1970 | 85 |
| 1971 | 99 |
| 1972 | 81 |
| 1973 | 92 |
| 1974 | 75 |
| 1975 | 79 |
| 1976 | 62 |
| 1977 | 57 |
| 1978 | 63 |
| 1979 | 53 |
| 1980 | 36 |
| 1981 | 25 |
| 1982 | 34 |
| 1983 | 19 |
| 1984 | 24 |
| 1985 | 20 |
| 1986 | 12 |
| 1987 | 10 |
| 1988 | 16 |
| 1989 | 7 |
| 1990 | 12 |
| 1991 | 11 |
| 1992 | 10 |
| 1993 | 8 |
| 1994 | 8 |
| 1995 | 6 |
| 1997 | 9 |
| 1999 | 10 |
| 2000 | 6 |
| 2001 | 8 |
| 2002 | 8 |
| 2003 | 6 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2005 | 6 |
| 2006 | 7 |
| 2011 | 9 |