Pamelyn vs Pamala
Side-by-side comparison of Pamelyn and Pamala - popularity rank, total births, peak decade, and historical trends from Social Security Administration data.
Which name is more popular?
| Metric | Pamelyn | Pamala |
|---|---|---|
| Current Rank | Unranked | Unranked |
| Total Births (all years) | 118 | 7,357 |
| Peak Year | 1972 | 1958 |
| Peak Year Births | 13 | 314 |
| Peak Decade | 1970s | 1950s |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| First Recorded Year | 1951 | 1926 |
Births by Decade
| Decade | Pamelyn | Pamala |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | - | 5 |
| 1930s | - | 24 |
| 1940s | - | 984 |
| 1950s | 13 | 2,575 |
| 1960s | 42 | 2,396 |
| 1970s | 63 | 940 |
| 1980s | - | 302 |
| 1990s | - | 117 |
| 2000s | - | 14 |
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, 1951–1979.