Pietrina
Feminine form of the Italian name Pietro, derived from Peter meaning "rock".
Name Census estimates that about 34 living Americans carry the first name Pietrina. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Pietrina today is around 66 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Pietrina births was 1947 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Pietrina. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Pietrina is about 66 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Pietrinas were born before 1970.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Pietrina. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
34
~ 1 in 10,081,010 Americans
Peak year
1947
8 babies that year
Average age
66
years old
1983 SSA rank
#11,502
Tracked since 1912
Popularity
Pietrina: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Pietrina from the 1910s through to the 1980s, spanning 7 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1950s, with 17 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1950s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Pietrina by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Pietrina during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Pietrinas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Pietrina
Pietrina is a feminine given name of Italian origin, derived from the masculine name Pietro, which itself is the Italian form of the Latin name Petrus, meaning "rock" or "stone." The name's roots can be traced back to ancient Rome, where it was borne by several notable figures.
The earliest recorded use of the name Pietrina dates back to the 13th century in Italy. One of the earliest known bearers of this name was Pietrina de' Crescenzi, a noblewoman from Rome who lived in the late 13th century. She was a member of the influential Crescenzi family, which played a significant role in the political and cultural life of medieval Rome.
Another notable figure named Pietrina was Pietrina Riccio, an Italian painter who lived in the 16th century. Born in Siena in 1505, she was one of the few female artists of the Renaissance period to achieve recognition for her work. Her paintings, primarily religious subjects, can be found in various churches and galleries in Italy.
In the 17th century, Pietrina Giovanetti, a Venetian nun and writer, gained recognition for her literary works. She authored several religious texts and was known for her devotional poetry. Her writings were widely circulated and influential within the Catholic Church during her lifetime.
Moving into the 19th century, Pietrina Checcacci was an Italian opera singer who performed in various theaters across Europe. Born in Florence in 1815, she was particularly renowned for her performances in the operas of Gaetano Donizetti and Vincenzo Bellini.
Another notable figure named Pietrina was Pietrina Soler, a Spanish-born painter and engraver who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. She was known for her portraits and landscapes, and her works were exhibited in several prestigious galleries in Europe.
While these are some of the more notable historical figures who bore the name Pietrina, it was also used by countless other individuals throughout Italy and in Italian communities around the world. The name's enduring popularity can be attributed to its connection to the revered Saint Peter, as well as its melodic and distinctly Italian sound.
People
Pietrina + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Pietrina as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with P
Other first names starting with P with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Pietrina: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Pietrina?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 34 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Pietrina going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 10,081,010 US residents.
Is Pietrina a common name?
We classify Pietrina as "Very Rare". It ranks above 48.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 81 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Pietrina most popular?
The single biggest year for Pietrina was 1947, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Pietrina is about 66 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Pietrina a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Pietrina in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.