Pamila vs Pam
Side-by-side comparison of Pamila and Pam — popularity rank, total births, peak decade, and historical trends from Social Security Administration data.
Which name is more popular?
| Metric | Pamila | Pam |
|---|---|---|
| Current Rank | Unranked | Unranked |
| Total Births (all years) | 755 | 33,125 |
| Peak Year | 1958 | 1959 |
| Peak Year Births | 40 | 3,677 |
| Peak Decade | 1950ss | 1960ss |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| First Recorded Year | 1941 | 1915 |
Births by Decade
| Decade | Pamila | Pam |
|---|---|---|
| 1910ss | — | 5 |
| 1920ss | — | 7 |
| 1930ss | — | 116 |
| 1940ss | 114 | 3,357 |
| 1950ss | 315 | 11,235 |
| 1960ss | 237 | 17,109 |
| 1970ss | 72 | 1,126 |
| 1980ss | 17 | 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, 1941–1984.