Feminine dossier · first seen 1895
Pamela
Endangered
Down 99.7% from peak
Peak era
1954
Peak births
27,361
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Boomer
Quick answers about Pamela
How many people are named Pamela?
An estimated 412,370 living Americans are named Pamela.
How rare is Pamela?
Pamela is uncommon among babies today, with 82 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 99.7% from its 1954 peak.
How old is the typical Pamela?
The median age of a living American named Pamela is approximately 65 years, with most bearers falling between 57 and 71 years old.
Is Pamela still popular?
No. Pamela is endangered as a baby name, down 99.7% from its 1954 peak with 82 births in 2025.
Where is Pamela most common?
Pamela has its strongest geographic signal in California, where it appears 3.6× more often than the national baseline.
1895Peak 19542025
Peak year
1954
Decline from peak
99.7%
2025
82
All-time
595,076