How Many People Are Named Pamelia?
Complete statistics for the name Pamelia: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Pamelia is a very rare female name, with only 1,635 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 201,795 Americans. The majority of those named Pamelia are over 60, reflecting its peak popularity back in 1954.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 72All 2,229 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1954Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Pamelia Through the Generations
Pamelia has seen a steady presence through the decades, peaking in 1954 with 103 births. Today, the name is predominantly held by older individuals, with 87% of those named Pamelia being over 60 years old. This generational skew suggests that while the name remains stable, it's more commonly associated with an older generation, indicating a classic rather than modern appeal.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Pamelia's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Pamelia
How Many People Have the Name Pamelia?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,635 people in the United States currently share the name Pamelia. That works out to roughly 1 in every 201,795 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Pamelia a Common or Rare Name?
Pamelia is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Pamelia Mean?
Pamelia means "creative variant of Pamela" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Pamelia in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Pamelia Most Popular?
The name Pamelia reached peak popularity in 1954, with 103 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Pamelia?
Approximately 1,635 people named Pamelia live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,229. That works out to roughly 1 in 201,795 Americans.
Is Pamelia a rare name?
Pamelia is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 201,795 Americans has this name.
What does the name Pamelia mean?
Pamelia means "creative variant of Pamela" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Pamelia more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Pamelia are male and 100% are female.
When was Pamelia most popular?
Pamelia peaked in 1954 with 103 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.