NAME PROFILE
Pamela
Pamela is a name of Greek origin, meaning 'all sweetness' or 'honey.' This name carries a gentle and affectionate connotation, suggesting a person who is kind-hearted, nurturing, and brings joy to those around them.
Key Stats
| Total births | 596,462 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1954 |
| Peak generation | Boomer |
| First recorded | 1915 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
NY — 22%CA — 22%IL — 19%TX — 19%OH — 18%
Notable People
Pamela Anderson (Actress, *Baywatch*) · Pamela Geller (Activist, blogger) · Pamela S. Karlan (Legal scholar, Supreme Court expert) · Pamela Adlon (Actress, *Better Things*) · Pamela Colloff (Journalist, *The New York Times*)
Nicknames & Diminutives
PamPammie
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