Total births
696
Girls' name · since 1945
Pamula
Since 1945, U.S. Social Security records show 696 babies named Pamula, peaking in 1962. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 696
- total births
- 1945–1981
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 42%
- born in that decade
696 girls have been named Pamula since 1945, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Pamula has been recorded 696 times among girls since 1945, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1960s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1945 to 1981.
- 696 total births
- 1945–1981 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 42% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
696 girls have been named Pamula since 1945, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 1981.
- 696
- total births
- 1945–1981
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 42%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
42% of everyone ever named Pamula was born in this single decade.
1962
Single peak year
39 babies were named Pamula in 1962 - its busiest year on record.
Pamula's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Pamula's SSA record in two at 1963 and the more recent half accounts for 48% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 52%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1945, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1962 peak of 39, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Pamula at a glance
Last recorded 1981Peak year
1962
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1945
Pamula popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1945–1981
- Peak year (1962)
- 39
- Annual births at peak, across 37 years of records
Pamula by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Pamula's strongest decade.
295 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 42% of all-time use.
Pamula births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s 34
1940s
34 births
- 1950s
1950s
231 births
- 1960s
1960s
295 births
- 1970s 117
1970s
117 births
- 1980s 19
1980s
19 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 295 births (42% of all-time use).
How Pamula 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 Pamula's total volume
Pamula vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Pamula by state
Where Pamula concentrates geographically, total births since 1945
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Pamula? ▼
Pamula has been given to 696 babies in the U.S. since 1945, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1981. 39 babies were born in 1962, its single highest year.
When was Pamula most popular? ▼
Pamula was most popular in the 1960s decade with 295 total births. The single peak year was 1962.
Where is Pamula most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Pamula are Ohio (11 births), Louisiana (5 births), Texas (5 births).
How long has the name Pamula been used? ▼
Records for Pamula go back to 1945, giving 37 years of history through 1981.
What names are similar to Pamula? ▼
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 Pamula's data
- Pamula's decade-level peak was the 1960s (295 total births); usage has since declined to 19 in the 1980s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Ohio records the most Pamulas (11 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Ohio 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 Pamula
Nearby Names Like Pamula
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Pamula
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Pamala Girl
7,357 births
Pamella Girl
3,166 births
Pamelia Girl
2,229 births
Compare Pamula side by side: Pamula vs Pamela Pamula vs Pam Pamula vs Pamala
Related Names
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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, 1945–1981 (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. "Pamula: Baby Name Since 1945 - 696 Births, Peak 1962." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/pamula. 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 Pamula 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.