Pamela
Pamela is a literary invention created by Sir Philip Sidney in the 16th century for his poem 'Arcadia,' derived from Greek roots meaning 'all sweetness' or 'honey.' The name gained widespread popularity in the English-speaking world during the 20th century.
Current Popularity
#2161 for girls
in the United States (2024)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce across many languages
- •Has a romantic literary heritage dating back to the 1500s
- •Was especially popular in the mid-20th century
- •The nickname Pam feels friendly and approachable
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Famous People
Pamela Anderson
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Pamela Lyndon Travers
Author of Mary Poppins
Pam Bondi
Attorney and Political Figure
Statistics
594,992
Total births since 1880
1954
Peak year
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