How Many People Are Named Pamela?
people in the United States are named Pamela
1 in 561 people has this name
Popularity Rank
⭐⭐ Common
Population Percentage
Of US population
Peak Year
27,399 births
Trend
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Meaning:
This name was invented in the late 16th century by the poet Sir Philip Sidney for use in his poem 'Arcadia'. He possibly intended it to mean "all sweetness" from Greek παν (pan) "all" and μελι (meli) "honey". It was later employed by author Samuel Richardson for the heroine in his novel 'Pamela, or Virtue Rewarded' (1740), after which time it became used as a given name. It did not become popular until the 20th century.
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Female
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 63.2 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1895 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
💡 Fun Facts About "Pamela"
- 88 babies were named Pamela in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1954
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1895
- Most popular in California
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