Pamelia
Feminine variant of Pamela, derived from Greek meaning "all honey".
Name Census estimates that about 1,418 living Americans carry the first name Pamelia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Pamelia today is around 68 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Pamelia births was 1954 (103 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Pamelia. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Pamelia is about 68 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Pamelias were born before 1968.
People living today
1.4K
~ 1 in 241,717 Americans
Peak year
1954
103 babies that year
Average age
68
years old
1985 SSA rank
#11,940
Tracked since 1897
Popularity
Pamelia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Pamelia from the 1890s through to the 1980s, spanning 9 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1950s, with 844 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1950s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Pamelia by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Pamelia during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Pamelias live
The SSA's state-level files cover 18 states and territories. Texas, Georgia, Alabama recorded the most babies named Pamelia, while New York, Missouri, Arkansas recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 40 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Pamelia
The name Pamelia is of Greek origin, derived from the combination of the Greek words "pan" meaning "all" or "every," and "melos" meaning "song" or "melody." This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with music or poetry in ancient Greek culture.
The earliest recorded use of the name Pamelia dates back to the 15th century, when it was used in various forms such as Pamela or Pammelia. One of the earliest known individuals with this name was Pamelia Royall, an English woman born in 1753, known for her philanthropic efforts and support of education.
In the 17th century, the name gained popularity in various European countries, particularly in England and France. One notable figure from this era was Pamelia Sandys (1621-1671), an English poet and writer who was part of the literary circle surrounding the philosopher Thomas Hobbes.
During the 18th and 19th centuries, the name Pamelia continued to be used, albeit less frequently than its more popular variant, Pamela. One notable figure from this period was Pamelia Cunningham (1812-1888), an American educator and activist who founded the Mount Holyoke Female Seminary, which later became Mount Holyoke College.
In the early 20th century, the name experienced a resurgence in popularity, particularly in the United States. One notable individual with this name was Pamelia Phillips Opdycke (1853-1921), an American author and educator who wrote several books on history and literature.
Another notable figure was Pamelia Conner (1900-1986), an American artist and sculptor known for her works in ceramics and metalwork. Her sculptures can be found in various museums and public spaces throughout the United States.
While the name Pamelia has remained relatively uncommon throughout history, it has been borne by several individuals who have made significant contributions in various fields, particularly in literature, education, and the arts.
People
Pamelia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Pamelia as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with P
Other first names starting with P with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Pamelia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Pamelia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,418 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Pamelia going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 241,717 US residents.
Is Pamelia a common name?
We classify Pamelia as "Rare". It ranks above 92.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 2,229 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Pamelia most popular?
The single biggest year for Pamelia was 1954, when 103 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Pamelia is about 68 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Pamelia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Pamelia in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.