Pam
Pam: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Pam
- A diminutive of the female given name Pamela.
Etymology
Clipping.
How popular is Pam?
Since 1880, 33,125 girls and 23 boys in the U.S. have been named Pam (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #125 in 1959. Its highest rank for boys was #2814 in 1960. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
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Pam FAQ
What does the name Pam mean?
A diminutive of the female given name Pamela. Clipping.
How popular is the name Pam?
Since 1880, 33,125 girls and 23 boys in the U.S. have been named Pam (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #125 in 1959. Its highest rank for boys was #2814 in 1960. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
Is Pam a boy or girl name?
Pam is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 33,125 girls and 23 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.