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Petrona

Girl name · Mexican

Meaningrock · Latin

Petrona is a Mexican girl name meaning “rock”, with Latin roots. Names from Latin have been passed down since Roman times and still feel polished and timeless. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name.

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  • Word funPetrona doesn't repeat a single letter: 7 letters, all different.
  • GenerationPetrona peaked in 1913, which makes it a Greatest Generation name, think great-grandparents. Now it's back in style, so there's a whole new generation of baby Petronas too.
  • Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Petrona would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 51,813 baby girls got the name in 2025.
  • HistoryPetrona first shows up in US birth records in 1913, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 112 years since.
Baby in a floral onesie lying on a bed
hello, little Petrona

US births per million girls, 1913–2025

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Petrona

Petrona is a girl name of Mexican origin meaning “rock”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It was most fashionable in the 1910s, which gives it a vintage, grandparent-chic charm, and it's now coming back into style. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

Origin:Mexican names

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Questions about the name Petrona

What does the name Petrona mean?

Petrona means “rock” and comes from Latin. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Alana (“possibly little rock”), Alanna (“possibly little rock”), Lorelai (“murmuring rock”) and Lorelei (“murmuring rock”).

What is the origin of the name Petrona?

Petrona is Mexican in origin, and its meaning traces back to Latin. Other Mexican names to consider are Olivia (“olive tree”), Emma (“whole, universal”), Amelia (“work, industrious”) and Mia (“possibly beloved”).

Is Petrona a boy or girl name?

Petrona is a girl name. In 2025, 31 US girls were named Petrona.

How popular is the name Petrona?

Petrona ranked #4,460 for US girls in 2025, given to 31 babies. Its best year was 1913, when it reached #3,187. Over the last five years it has climbed 420 places.

What names are similar to Petrona?

If you like Petrona, you might also like Alana, Alanna, Lorelai and Lorelei.

What should I know before naming my baby Petrona?

Petrona is a Mexican girl name meaning “rock”, with Latin roots. Names from Latin have been passed down since Roman times and still feel polished and timeless. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.