Pamella
girl namePamella entered the US charts in 1928, peaked at #766 in 1954, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1928–2025
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rank today
#766
peak (1954)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #4725 |
| 1930s | #3179 |
| 1940s | #1090 |
| 1950s | #871 |
| 1960s | #1458 |
| 1970s | #4035 |
| 1980s | #5446 |
| 1990s | #11218 |
| 2000s | #11923 |
| 2010s | #15668 |
Living bearers
About 2,600 people named Pamella are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Pamella alive today was born around 1956, making them about 69 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Pamella in 2025?
- Pamella is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Pamella most popular?
- Pamella peaked in 1954, reaching #766 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Pamella with classmates?
- Pamella will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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