Total births
755
Girls' name · since 1941
Pamila
Since 1941, U.S. Social Security records show 755 babies named Pamila, peaking in 1958. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 755
- total births
- 1941–1984
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 42%
- born in that decade
755 girls have been named Pamila since 1941, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Pamila recorded 755 times among girls since 1941, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1950s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1941 to 1984.
- 755 total births
- 1941–1984 years on record
- 1950s peak decade
- 42% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
755 girls have been named Pamila since 1941, peaking in the 1950s, last recorded in 1984.
- 755
- total births
- 1941–1984
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 42%
- born in that decade
1950s
Peak decade
42% of everyone ever named Pamila was born in this single decade.
1958
Single peak year
40 babies were named Pamila in 1958 - its busiest year on record.
Pamila's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Pamila splits its recorded history at 1961: 39% of all births land in the more recent half, 61% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1941 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1958 peak of 40 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Pamila at a glance
Last recorded 1984Peak year
1958
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1941
Pamila popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1941–1984
- Peak year (1958)
- 40
- Annual births at peak, across 44 years of records
Pamila by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Pamila's strongest decade.
315 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 42% of all-time use.
Pamila births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s 114
1940s
114 births
- 1950s
1950s
315 births
- 1960s
1960s
237 births
- 1970s 72
1970s
72 births
- 1980s 17
1980s
17 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 315 births (42% of all-time use).
How Pamila compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Pamila's total volume
Pamila vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Pamila by state
Where Pamila concentrates geographically, total births since 1941
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | North Carolina | | 10 | 1.3% |
| #2 | Ohio | | 10 | 1.3% |
| #3 | California | | 7 | 0.9% |
| #4 | Oklahoma | | 5 | 0.7% |
| #5 | Texas | | 5 | 0.7% |
North Carolina share of Pamila's total US births 1.3%
Even split
10 of 755 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Pamila? ▼
755 babies have been named Pamila since 1941. It was last recorded in 1984. The peak year was 1958 with 40 births.
When was Pamila most popular? ▼
Pamila was most popular in the 1950s decade with 315 total births. The single peak year was 1958.
Where is Pamila most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Pamila are North Carolina (10 births), Ohio (10 births), California (7 births).
How long has the name Pamila been used? ▼
Records for Pamila go back to 1941, giving 44 years of history through 1984.
What names are similar to Pamila? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Pamela, Pam, Pamala, Pamella, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Pamila's data
- Pamila's decade-level peak was the 1950s (315 total births); usage has since declined to 17 in the 1980s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- North Carolina records the most Pamilas (10 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. North Carolina names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Pamila
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1941–1984 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Pamila: Baby Name Since 1941 - 755 Births, Peak 1958." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/pamila. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Pamila draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.