Total births
119
Girls' name · since 1965
Petina
Since 1965, U.S. Social Security records show 119 babies named Petina, peaking in 1973. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 119
- total births
- 1965–1981
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 63%
- born in that decade
Petina sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 119 recorded since 1965.
Social Security Administration records show Petina recorded 119 times among girls since 1965, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1970s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1965 to 1981.
- 119 total births
- 1965–1981 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 63% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
119 girls have been named Petina since 1965, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1981.
- 119
- total births
- 1965–1981
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 63%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
63% of everyone ever named Petina was born in this single decade.
1973
Single peak year
19 babies were named Petina in 1973 - its busiest year on record.
Petina's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Petina's SSA record in two at 1974 and the more recent half accounts for 44% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 56%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1967, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1973 peak of 19, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Petina at a glance
Last recorded 1981Peak year
1973
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1965
Petina popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1965–1981
- Peak year (1973)
- 19
- Annual births at peak, across 17 years of records
Petina by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Petina's strongest decade.
75 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 63% of all-time use.
Petina births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s
1960s
30 births
- 1970s
1970s
75 births
- 1980s 14
1980s
14 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 75 births (63% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Petina? ▼
119 babies have been named Petina since 1965. It was last recorded in 1981. The peak year was 1973 with 19 births.
When was Petina most popular? ▼
Petina was most popular in the 1970s decade with 75 total births. The single peak year was 1973.
How long has the name Petina been used? ▼
Records for Petina go back to 1965, giving 17 years of history through 1981.
What names are similar to Petina? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Petra, Petrina, Peter, Petrona, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Petina's data
- Petina's decade-level peak was the 1970s (75 total births); usage has since declined to 14 in the 1980s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Petina
Nearby Names Like Petina
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Petina
Petra Girl
#1484 14,559 births
Petrina Girl
2,107 births
Peter Girl
1,943 births
Petrona Girl
#3474 409 births
Petronella Girl
335 births
Compare Petina side by side: Petina vs Petra Petina vs Petrina Petina vs Peter
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1965–1981 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Petina: Baby Name Since 1965 - 119 Births, Peak 1973." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/petina. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Petina draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.