NAME PROFILE
Pam
Pam is commonly understood as a short form of Pamela, a name of Greek origin meaning 'all honey.' It carries a sense of sweetness and friendliness, reflecting a warm, approachable personality.
Key Stats
| Total births | 33,148 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1959 |
| Peak generation | Boomer |
| First recorded | 1940 |
| Most recent | 1982 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 21%TX — 20%IL — 20%PA — 19%OH — 19%
Notable People
Pamela Anderson (Actress, *Baywatch*) · Pam Grier (Actress, *Coffy*) · Pam Beesly (Character from *The Office*) · Pamela Paul (Editor and author) · Pamela S. Karlan (Law professor and civil rights lawyer)
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