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Pamela

Pamela is a girl name of Spanish origin.

  • GenderGirl
  • OriginSpanish
  • StyleOriginal
  • Syllables3
  • US rank#1,436

How popular is Pamela?

Popularity in the United States

Pamela has been given to 595,969 babies in the United States since 1895, peaking in the 1950s. Its use has declined since that peak.

About 1 in 13,636 babies born in the United States were given this name in the most recent year on record.

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Babies named Pamela per year in the United States, 1895–2020. Source: Social Security Administration

Popularity in France

Pamela has been given to 7,879 babies in France since 1903, peaking in the 1980s. Its use has declined since that peak.

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Babies named Pamela per year in France, 1903–2022. Source: INSEE

Popularity in Spain

There are 3,054 people called Pamela living in Spain, with an average age of 37.

595,969 Babies named since 1895
1950s Peak decade
Falling Recent trend

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Frequently asked questions about Pamela

Is Pamela a boy's or a girl's name?

Pamela is most often given to girls.

How popular is the name Pamela?

Pamela has been given to 595,969 babies in the United States since 1895, peaking in the 1950s. Its use has declined since that peak.