Pamela
Pronunciation: [ p-AM-uhl-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Pamela first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 1,208 babies have been named Pamela in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Pamela is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #39,139 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #39,139
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Pamela
Pamela is a boy name .
Is Pamela a boy or girl name? Pamela is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #39,139 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #2,147. Pamela is more commonly used as a girl name.
Pamela is currently ranked #39,139 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Pamela include Pam, Pame, Pamey, Pameie, Pay, Paie, and Pamkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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