Total births
795
Girls' name · since 1941
Pamla
Pamla has 795 recorded births since 1941 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1953 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 795
- total births
- 1941–1985
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 34%
- born in that decade
795 girls have been named Pamla since 1941, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Pamla has been recorded 795 times among girls since 1941, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1950s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1941 to 1985.
- 795 total births
- 1941–1985 years on record
- 1950s peak decade
- 34% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
795 girls have been named Pamla since 1941, peaking in the 1950s, last recorded in 1985.
- 795
- total births
- 1941–1985
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 34%
- born in that decade
1950s
Peak decade
34% of everyone ever named Pamla was born in this single decade.
1953
Single peak year
39 babies were named Pamla in 1953 - its busiest year on record.
Pamla's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Pamla's SSA record in two at 1961 and the more recent half accounts for 46% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 54%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1941, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1953 peak of 39, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Pamla at a glance
Last recorded 1985Peak year
1953
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1941
Pamla popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1941–1985
- Peak year (1953)
- 39
- Annual births at peak, across 45 years of records
Pamla by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Pamla's strongest decade.
270 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 34% of all-time use.
Pamla births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s
1940s
132 births
- 1950s
1950s
270 births
- 1960s
1960s
268 births
- 1970s
1970s
109 births
- 1980s 16
1980s
16 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 270 births (34% of all-time use).
How Pamla 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 Pamla's total volume
Pamla vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Pamla by state
Where Pamla concentrates geographically, total births since 1941
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 31 | 3.9% |
| #2 | Ohio | | 6 | 0.8% |
| #3 | California | | 5 | 0.6% |
Texas share of Pamla's total US births 3.9%
Even split
31 of 795 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Pamla? ▼
795 babies have been named Pamla since 1941. It was last recorded in 1985. The peak year was 1953 with 39 births.
When was Pamla most popular? ▼
Pamla was most popular in the 1950s decade with 270 total births. The single peak year was 1953.
Where is Pamla most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Pamla are Texas (31 births), Ohio (6 births), California (5 births).
How long has the name Pamla been used? ▼
Pamla has been recorded in Social Security data since 1941, spanning 45 years of data through 1985.
What names are similar to Pamla? ▼
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 Pamla's data
- Pamla's decade-level peak was the 1950s (270 total births); usage has since declined to 16 in the 1980s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Pamlas (31 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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.
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Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1941–1985 (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. "Pamla: Baby Name Since 1941 - 795 Births, Peak 1953." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/pamla. 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 Pamla 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 June 2026.