How Many People Are Named Pamella?

Complete statistics for the name Pamella: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Pamella
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Pamella, a very rare female name, is held by just 2,534 people in the US, making up 1 in 130,213 Americans. The majority of Pamellas are over 60, giving the name a distinctly older-generation feel.

~2,534
Living in US
1 in 130,213
Americans
1954
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Pamela
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 6
Personality Traits
Charming Determined
6
Life Path Number

Life-path number 6 typically represents harmony and responsibility.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

2,662
Worldwide Bearers
#18,996
Global Rank
🇿🇲 Zambia
286
🇬🇭 Ghana
281
🇳🇬 Nigeria
254
🇨🇦 Canada
247
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
239
🇨🇲 Cameroon
210
🇮🇩 Indonesia
181
🇹🇿 Tanzania
152
🇵🇭 Philippines
111
🇲🇾 Malaysia
108

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
2,534 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 67
111
Would be under 30 (4%)
592
Would be 30–60 (19%)
2,463
Would be over 60 (78%)

All 3,166 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: 1954

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
94
Classic Feel
64
Modern Appeal
36
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Pamella Through the Generations

Pamella reached its peak popularity in 1954 with 149 births, but since then, its usage has been declining. Today, there are 2,534 people named Pamella living in the United States, with most being over 60 years old. This age distribution suggests that Pamella is a name that's more commonly associated with older generations, though it still holds a place between classic and modern naming trends.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 240
Ohio 148
Illinois 135
Michigan 96
New York 89
Texas 70
Indiana 50
Iowa 48
Missouri 35
Pennsylvania 34

✨ Similar Names to Pamella

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Pamella's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Pamella

How Many People Have the Name Pamella?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,534 people in the United States currently share the name Pamella. That works out to roughly 1 in every 130,213 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Pamella a Common or Rare Name?

Pamella 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 Pamella Mean?

Pamella means "creative variant of Pamela" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Pamella in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Pamella Most Popular?

The name Pamella reached peak popularity in 1954, with 149 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

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 Pamella?

Approximately 2,534 people named Pamella live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 3,166. That works out to roughly 1 in 130,213 Americans.

Is Pamella a rare name?

Pamella is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 130,213 Americans has this name.

What does the name Pamella mean?

Pamella means "creative variant of Pamela" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Pamella more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Pamella are male and 100% are female.

When was Pamella most popular?

Pamella peaked in 1954 with 149 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US2,534
All-Time Births3,166
1 in X1 in 130,213
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age67
Peak Year1954
World Rank#18,996
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.