Pam
girl namePam entered the US charts in 1915, peaked at #125 in 1959, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1915–2025
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rank today
#125
peak (1959)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #4274 |
| 1920s | #3875 |
| 1930s | #2664 |
| 1940s | #503 |
| 1950s | #398 |
| 1960s | #262 |
| 1970s | #1639 |
| 1980s | #5837 |
| 1990s | #11556 |
Living bearers
About 28,500 people named Pam are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Pam alive today was born around 1960, making them about 65 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Pam in 2025?
- Pam is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Pam most popular?
- Pam peaked in 1959, reaching #125 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Pam with classmates?
- Pam will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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