Pamalee vs Pam
Side-by-side comparison of Pamalee and Pam — popularity rank, total births, peak decade, and historical trends from Social Security Administration data.
Which name is more popular?
| Metric | Pamalee | Pam |
|---|---|---|
| Current Rank | Unranked | Unranked |
| Total Births (all years) | 63 | 33,125 |
| Peak Year | 1954 | 1959 |
| Peak Year Births | 10 | 3,677 |
| Peak Decade | 1950ss | 1960ss |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| First Recorded Year | 1945 | 1915 |
Births by Decade
| Decade | Pamalee | Pam |
|---|---|---|
| 1910ss | — | 5 |
| 1920ss | — | 7 |
| 1930ss | — | 116 |
| 1940ss | 21 | 3,357 |
| 1950ss | 37 | 11,235 |
| 1960ss | 5 | 17,109 |
| 1970ss | — | 1,126 |
| 1980ss | — | 144 |
| 1990ss | — | 26 |
Data Sources
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications — National Data, ssa.gov/oact/babynames.
Source: SSA Annual Name Rankings, 1945–1960.