Girls name · California
Pamela in California
Pamela was the 1819th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 12 babies named Pamela that year. Since 1923, California families have named 47,392 babies Pamela.
Popularity over time
Pamela in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1923 | 6 | 560th |
| 1938 | 51 | 169th |
| 1953 | 2,222 | 10th |
| 1967 | 877 | 36th |
| 1982 | 244 | 144th |
| 1996 | 158 | 277th |
| 2011 | 56 | 664th |
| 2025 | 12 | 1819th |
Its rank among girls names in California fell from 560th in 1923 to 1819th in 2025.
The most babies named Pamela in California in a single year was 2,222, in 1953. Its best showing was 9th among girls names in 1954.
Across the country, Pamela reached its best rank of 3rd in West Virginia (1959). See Pamela in every state →
How popular is Pamela in California?
Pamela was the 1819th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 12 babies named Pamela that year. Since 1923, California families have named 47,392 babies Pamela.
How many babies are named Pamela in California?
In 2025, 12 babies were named Pamela in California. The most babies named Pamela in California in a single year was 2,222, in 1953.
What is the rank of Pamela in California?
Pamela ranked 1819th among girls names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 9th among girls names in 1954.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.