Petronilo
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Petronilo first appeared in US Social Security records in 1961.
Over 15 babies have been named Petronilo in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Petronilo is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #32,835 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #32,835
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Petronilo
Petronilo is a boy name .
Petronilo is currently ranked #32,835 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Petronilo include Pet, Petr, Petry, Petrie, Petro, Petroy, Petroie, Ilo, Iloy, Iloie, Nilo, and Pey. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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