Total births
173
Girls' name · since 1953
Petrice
Since 1953, U.S. Social Security records show 173 babies named Petrice, peaking in 1972. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 173
- total births
- 1953–1993
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 38%
- born in that decade
173 girls have been named Petrice since 1953, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Petrice has been recorded 173 times among girls since 1953, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1970s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1953 to 1993.
- 173 total births
- 1953–1993 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 38% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
173 girls have been named Petrice since 1953, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1993.
- 173
- total births
- 1953–1993
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 38%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
38% of everyone ever named Petrice was born in this single decade.
1972
Single peak year
14 babies were named Petrice in 1972 - its busiest year on record.
Petrice's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Petrice splits its recorded history at 1972: 50% of all births land in the more recent half, 50% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1954 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1972 peak of 14 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Petrice at a glance
Last recorded 1993Peak year
1972
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1953
Petrice popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1953–1993
- Peak year (1972)
- 14
- Annual births at peak, across 41 years of records
Petrice by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Petrice's strongest decade.
66 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 38% of all-time use.
Petrice births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 23
1950s
23 births
- 1960s
1960s
43 births
- 1970s
1970s
66 births
- 1980s 25
1980s
25 births
- 1990s 16
1990s
16 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 66 births (38% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Petrice? ▼
Since 1953, Social Security records show 173 babies named Petrice. The most recent recorded year was 1993. Its busiest year on record was 1972, with 14 births.
When was Petrice most popular? ▼
Petrice was most popular in the 1970s decade with 66 total births. The single peak year was 1972.
How long has the name Petrice been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Petrice since 1953 -- 41 years through the most recent 1993 data.
What names are similar to Petrice? ▼
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 Petrice's data
- Petrice's decade-level peak was the 1970s (66 total births); usage has since declined to 16 in the 1990s -- 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 Petrice
Nearby Names Like Petrice
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Petrice
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 Petrice side by side: Petrice vs Petra Petrice vs Petrina Petrice vs Peter
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1953–1993 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Petrice: Baby Name Since 1953 - 173 Births, Peak 1972." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/petrice. 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 Petrice 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.