Boy nameNot in the current top chartsFalling
Petro
//ˈpɛtɹoʊ//
2 syllablesPeak year: 19765 lettersStarts with P
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Petro's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Petro's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Petro |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Petro through the decades
- Petro peaked in 1976, when 11 babies were named Petro in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (1971–2015), use of Petro has risen 11% compared to the 10 years before that.