Pamela: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A name meaning all sweetness and honey.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 3
- Current rank
- #1680
- Peak
- #10 in 1953
Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Pamela Means
Pamela is a girl name of English origin. A name meaning all sweetness and honey.
How Popular Pamela Is
Pamela currently ranks #1680 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #10 in 1953. It has been easing off its high.
Good to Know About Pamela
- Pamela was a top 10 name in the United States, peaking at #10 in 1953.
- Once a top name, Pamela has become less common in recent decades, giving it a distinctive vintage appeal.
- Pamela has been a top 100 name across 175+ years of American history.
- Pamela is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
Names Like Pamela
Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Pamela
English names that pair well as a brother or sister to Pamela.
Questions About Pamela
What does Pamela mean?
Pamela is a girl name of English origin. A name meaning all sweetness and honey.
How popular is Pamela?
Pamela currently ranks #1680 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #10 in 1953. It has been easing off its high.
Where does Pamela come from?
Pamela comes from English roots. Pamela was a top 10 name in the United States, peaking at #10 in 1953.
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