Petro

Boy name

Petro has been given to 160 babies in the U.S. since 1918. It peaked in 1971.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

160

Peak year

1971 (11 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1918

10-year trend

▼ -100%

Gender split

All boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Petro — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Pedroboy

94,582 babies since 1880

Petragirl

14,626 babies since 1881

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FAQ

How popular is the name Petro?

Petro has been given to 160 babies in the U.S. since 1918. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Petro peak?

Petro peaked in 1971, when 11 babies were given the name.

Is Petro a girl or boy name?

Petro is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Petro are boys).

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