Pamela
Meaning: Industrious, striving
Origin: French/Germanic
Gender: Girl
Rank in Australia: #157
Total births: 3,154
History: Pamela peaked in the 1960s in Australia. The name has an elegant character. Pamela represents the generation of Australian women who lived through the transformation from conservative post-war society to the liberation of the 1970s.
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| Current rank (1964) | #78 |
| Babies named Pamela in 1964 | 100 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 3,154 |
| Peak year | 1952 (417 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #20 |
| Years in records | 1952–1964 (13 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 30 spots |
Frequently asked about Pamela
What does the name Pamela mean?
Pamela means “Industrious, striving” from French/Germanic roots.
What is the origin of the name Pamela?
Pamela has French/Germanic origin. The traditional meaning is “Industrious, striving”.
How popular is Pamela in Australia?
Pamela ranked #78 in Australia in 1964 — given to 100 babies that year.
When was Pamela most popular?
Pamela peaked in 1952 with 417 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Pamela a boy or girl name?
Pamela is predominantly a girls' name in Australia — over 90% of Pamelas in registered births are female.
Is the name Pamela rising or falling in popularity?
Pamela has fallen 30 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Australia — from #48 in 1959 to #78 in 1964.
How long has Pamela been recorded in Australia?
Pamela appears in birth records in Australia across 13 years — from 1952 through 1964.