Pamella
Every Pamella since 1928 — 3,166 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Pamella
Pamella is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1928, 3,166 American babies have been named Pamella. Its peak came in 1954, when 149 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1950s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Pamella stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Pamella year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | 5 | #18,471 |
| 2014 | 6 | #16,048 |
| 2013 | — | — |
| 2012 | 5 | #18,875 |
| 2011 | 6 | #16,288 |
| 2010 | — | — |
| 2009 | 8 | #13,384 |
| 2008 | 9 | #12,351 |
| 2007 | 6 | #17,084 |
| 2006 | 7 | #14,740 |
| 2005 | 7 | #14,140 |
| 2004 | 11 | #9,750 |
| 2003 | 7 | #13,472 |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | 11 | #9,208 |
| 2000 | 8 | #11,519 |
| 1995 | 9 | #9,342 |
| 1990 | 7 | #11,044 |
| 1985 | 15 | #5,020 |
| 1980 | 17 | #4,463 |
| 1975 | 20 | #3,480 |
| 1970 | 34 | #2,296 |
| 1965 | 50 | #1,589 |
| 1960 | 107 | #1,040 |
| 1955 | 146 | #802 |
| 1950 | 97 | #907 |
| 1945 | 68 | #922 |
| 1940 | 24 | #1,628 |
| 1935 | 8 | #3,367 |
| 1930 | 8 | #3,591 |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Pamella in 2025?
Pamella did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Pamella?
3,166 babies have been named Pamella in the United States since 1928, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Pamella most popular?
Pamella peaked in 1954, when 149 newborns received the name.
Is Pamella a boy or girl name?
Pamella is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Pamella rising or falling?
Pamella is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.