Pamela Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationPAM-uh-luh / /ˈpæm.ə.lə/Greek; English
Meaning
Greek: all sweetness; English: honey
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Pamela was created by Sir Philip Sidney in his 16th-century poem 'The Countess of Pembroke's Arcadia'. It gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries. The name is often associated with sweetness and charm due to its meaning. Although traditionally a feminine name, it has been used for boys in rare instances.
Trend Summary
Pamela saw a peak in popularity in the mid-20th century but has since declined in usage.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Pamela was first seen in the United States in 1941. Pamela has ranked as high as #1081 nationally, which occurred in 1963, and has been most popular in Ohio, California, Illinois, Pennsylvania, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Pamela has been trending about the same compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Pamela (1970)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| PA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1941 | 7 |
| 1942 | 9 |
| 1943 | 21 |
| 1944 | 23 |
| 1945 | 14 |
| 1946 | 25 |
| 1947 | 28 |
| 1948 | 28 |
| 1949 | 23 |
| 1950 | 27 |
| 1951 | 27 |
| 1952 | 31 |
| 1953 | 32 |
| 1954 | 37 |
| 1955 | 38 |
| 1956 | 41 |
| 1957 | 48 |
| 1958 | 58 |
| 1959 | 38 |
| 1960 | 53 |
| 1961 | 48 |
| 1962 | 35 |
| 1963 | 63 |
| 1964 | 40 |
| 1965 | 36 |
| 1966 | 38 |
| 1967 | 49 |
| 1968 | 40 |
| 1969 | 60 |
| 1970 | 51 |
| 1971 | 43 |
| 1972 | 21 |
| 1973 | 20 |
| 1974 | 21 |
| 1975 | 17 |
| 1976 | 20 |
| 1977 | 14 |
| 1978 | 8 |
| 1979 | 13 |
| 1980 | 7 |
| 1981 | 12 |
| 1982 | 16 |
| 1983 | 10 |
| 1984 | 8 |
| 1985 | 11 |
| 1986 | 7 |
| 1987 | 11 |
| 1988 | 7 |
| 1989 | 12 |
| 1990 | 11 |
| 1991 | 7 |
| 1992 | 5 |
| 1993 | 7 |
| 1999 | 5 |
| 2004 | 5 |