Pamela
Peaked at #10 nationally in 1953, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1895, Pamela has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Pamela — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#10
in 1953
Current rank
#2161
in 2024
Years tracked
119
1895–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1895, Pamela reached its peak popularity for girls in 1953, ranking #10 nationally with 25,759 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #1290 (2014) to #2161 (2024) — a 40% drop.
As of 2024, Pamela ranks #2161 nationally for girls, with 88 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #2,161 | 88 |
| 2023 | #1,940 | 102 |
| 2022 | #2,044 | 95 |
| 2021 | #1,812 | 112 |
| 2020 | #1,673 | 123 |
| 2019 | #1,497 | 146 |
| 2018 | #1,587 | 136 |
| 2017 | #1,456 | 155 |
Pamela — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#953
in 1963
Last ranked
#12726
in 2004
Years tracked
55
1941–2004
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1941, Pamela reached its peak popularity for boys in 1963, ranking #953 nationally with 63 babies given the name that year.
Pamela hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 2004, when it stood at #12726.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | #12,726 | 5 |
| 1999 | #11,152 | 5 |
| 1993 | #7,400 | 7 |
| 1992 | #9,437 | 5 |
| 1991 | #7,071 | 7 |
| 1990 | #4,907 | 11 |
| 1989 | #4,451 | 12 |
| 1988 | #6,263 | 7 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Pamela most popular?
Pamela was most popular in 1953, when it ranked #10 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Pamela becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Pamela?
At least 596,378 babies have been recorded with the name Pamela in the US since 1895, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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