Pamela
Female name · ↓ Falling
235,825
Total Births
1954
Peak Year
—
Rank 2023
1925
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Pamela
Pamela is a female name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1950s with significant usage. Approximately 235,825 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1920s | 179 births |
| 1930s | 792 births |
| 1940s | 29,711 births |
| 1950s | 95,363 births |
| 1960s | 71,547 births |
| 1970s | 22,891 births |
| 1980s | 9,957 births |
| 1990s | 3,245 births |
| 2000s | 1,971 births |
| 2010s | 169 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Pamela?
Pamela has been given to 235,825 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1954 with 11,000 births that year.
Is Pamela a boy or girl name?
Pamela is primarily used as a female name in the United States.
When was Pamela most popular?
Pamela was most popular in 1954, when 11,000 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Pamela?
Pamela first appeared in US records in 1925.