Girl
Pamela
all sweetness
About Pamela
Pamela represents a classic choice with enduring elegance, having graced generations of women with its soft, flowing syllables. The name possesses a gentle femininity that never goes out of style, featuring three distinct syllables that create a rhythm all its own. Often shortened to charming nicknames like Pam or Pammy, it offers flexibility as your daughter grows and develops her own preferences. Pamela has literary connections and has been favored by families seeking something traditional yet not overly common in recent years. The name carries a warmth and approachability, suggesting someone friendly and genuine. It transcends trends, meaning your daughter won't be tied to any particular era or fad. For parents valuing timelessness over trendiness, Pamela delivers substance and grace.
Popularity of the Name Pamela
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1925 | #864 | #86 | |||
| 1926 | #852 | #63 | |||
| 1927 | #916 | #59 | |||
| 1928 | #709 | #48 | |||
| 1929 | #669 | #33 | |||
| 1930 | #725 | #34 | |||
| 1931 | #672 | #24 | |||
| 1932 | #693 | #24 | |||
| 1933 | #632 | #16 | |||
| 1934 | #535 | #20 | |||
| 1935 | #459 | #13 | |||
| 1936 | #434 | #14 | |||
| 1937 | #399 | #11 | |||
| 1938 | #369 | #10 | |||
| 1939 | #348 | #12 | |||
| 1940 | #251 | #6 | |||
| 1941 | #155 | #7 | |||
| 1942 | #106 | #7 | |||
| 1943 | #54 | #9 | |||
| 1944 | #44 | #8 | |||
| 1945 | #42 | #10 | |||
| 1946 | #34 | #8 | |||
| 1947 | #28 | #8 | |||
| 1948 | #22 | #11 | |||
| 1949 | #21 | #15 | |||
| 1950 | #17 | #17 | |||
| 1951 | #16 | #19 | |||
| 1952 | #17 | #20 | |||
| 1953 | #10 | #18 | |||
| 1954 | #12 | #21 | |||
| 1955 | #12 | #21 | |||
| 1956 | #12 | #22 | |||
| 1957 | #12 | #22 | |||
| 1958 | #11 | #29 | |||
| 1959 | #12 | #31 | |||
| 1960 | #14 | #39 | |||
| 1961 | #15 | #44 | |||
| 1962 | #13 | #51 | |||
| 1963 | #14 | #72 | |||
| 1964 | #11 | #78 | #117 | ||
| 1965 | #12 | #70 | #113 | ||
| 1966 | #15 | #80 | #92 | ||
| 1967 | #17 | #69 | #84 | ||
| 1968 | #20 | #79 | #103 | ||
| 1969 | #24 | #82 | #75 | ||
| 1970 | #26 | #74 | #91 | ||
| 1971 | #28 | #105 | #95 | ||
| 1972 | #34 | #108 | #90 | ||
| 1973 | #47 | #133 | #95 | ||
| 1974 | #54 | #154 | #101 | ||
| 1975 | #70 | #133 | #105 | ||
| 1976 | #84 | #126 | #112 | ||
| 1977 | #102 | #182 | #109 | ||
| 1978 | #109 | #199 | #97 | ||
| 1979 | #90 | #226 | #41 | ||
| 1980 | #86 | #141 | #30 | ||
| 1981 | #76 | #140 | #37 | ||
| 1982 | #82 | #152 | #47 | ||
| 1983 | #91 | #121 | #47 | ||
| 1984 | #104 | #161 | #61 | ||
| 1985 | #116 | #176 | #66 | ||
| 1986 | #138 | #213 | #84 | ||
| 1987 | #153 | #215 | #94 | ||
| 1988 | #184 | #204 | #112 | ||
| 1989 | #199 | #346 | #111 | ||
| 1990 | #238 | #422 | #104 | ||
| 1991 | #259 | #350 | #144 | #126 | |
| 1992 | #302 | #288 | #127 | #129 | |
| 1993 | #324 | #170 | #132 | ||
| 1994 | #352 | #185 | #145 | ||
| 1995 | #385 | #304 | #158 | #169 | |
| 1996 | #341 | #246 | #152 | ||
| 1997 | #360 | #696 | #191 | #219 | |
| 1998 | #388 | #862 | #409 | #275 | |
| 1999 | #421 | #944 | #507 | #287 | |
| 2000 | #458 | #975 | #517 | #432 | |
| 2001 | #484 | #583 | #558 | ||
| 2002 | #517 | #306 | #777 | ||
| 2003 | #447 | #390 | #575 | ||
| 2004 | #527 | #499 | #939 | ||
| 2005 | #620 | #815 | |||
| 2006 | #532 | #908 | |||
| 2007 | #582 | #685 | |||
| 2008 | #672 | ||||
| 2009 | #845 | ||||
| 2010 | #984 | ||||
| 2011 | #962 | ||||
| 1920 | #151 | ||||
| 1921 | #122 | ||||
| 1922 | #118 | ||||
| 1923 | #130 | ||||
| 1924 | #92 | ||||
| 2014 | #826 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Pamela
- Pamella
- Palma
- Palmira
- Paloma
Names Similar to Pamela
Nicknames for Pamela
- Pam
- Pammy
- Mela
- Ela
Famous People Named Pamela
| Pamela Anderson | Actress and Model |
| Pamela Adlon | Actress and Voice Artist |
| Pamela Sue Martin | Actress |
| Pamela Harriman | Diplomat and Socialite |
| Pamela Courson | Longtime Companion of Jim Morrison |
| Pamela Des Barres | Author and Groupie |
| Pamela Stephenson | Comedian and Psychologist |
| Pamela Rabe | Actress |
| Pamela Geller | Political Activist |
| Pamela Hensley | Actress |
| Pamela Reed | Actress |
| Pamela Nomvete | Actress |
| Pamela Fryman | Television Director |
| Pamela Silva Conde | Journalist |
| Pamela Wallin | Canadian Senator and Journalist |
| Pamela Green | Model and Actress |
| Pamela Carter | Playwright and Director |
| Pamela Lyndon Travers | Author of "Mary Poppins" |
| Pamela Ann Rymer | U.S. Federal Judge |
| Pamela O'Brien | Irish Politician |
Characters Named Pamela
| Pamela Voorhees | Friday the 13th series |
| Pamela Isley | Poison Ivy, Batman series |
| Pamela Landy | Bourne film series |
| Pamela Swynford de Beaufort | True Blood |
| Pamela Barnes Ewing | Dallas |
| Pamela "Pam" Poovey | Archer |
| Pamela "Pam" Beesly | The Office |
| Pamela Moran | Atypical |
| Pamela "Pam" Jones | Father of the Bride |
| Pamela "Pam" Halpert | The Office |
| Pamela "Pam" Troy | Star Trek - The Next Generation |
| Pamela "Pam" St. James | The L Word |
| Pamela "Pam" Byrnes | Meet the Parents |
| Pamela "Pam" Tucker | The Cosby Show |
| Pamela "Pam" Burkhart | That '70s Show |
| Pamela "Pam" Dawber | Mork & Mindy |
| Pamela "Pam" Ravenscroft | The Vampire Chronicles |
| Pamela "Pam" Short | Big Little Lies |
| Pamela "Pam" James | Martin |
| Pamela "Pam" Upton | My Mad Fat Diary |