Girl · #7,996 in 2026

Pamel

Name: Popularity of the name Pamel in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Pamel, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Roosdaal is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Flemish Brabant. The municipality comprises the towns of Borchtlombeek, Onze-Lieve-Vrouw-Lombeek, Pamel and Strijtem. It is also situated in the Pajottenland.

Current Rank

#7,996

Peak Rank

#4,918 (1957)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1957

First Year

1970

Last Year

1957

Peak Year

#4918

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Pamel

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

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The Story of Pamel

Pamel first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1957, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1957, when 7 Pamels were born — ranking #4,918 that year. As of 2026, Pamel ranks #7,996 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 48 Pamels have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1950s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Notable people named Pamel

A small selection from Wikipedia. Tap "Read more" below to see the full list on Wikipedia.

Frans Van Cauwelaert (b. 10 January 1880 – 17 May 1961), politician and lawyer.

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Names that sound like Pamel

Phonetically similar names — useful when Pamel is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Pummel
Pummill
Pommel
Paml
Pomel
Bummel
Pennel
Pennell
Pinnell
Penale
Panel
Penal

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Pamel

What does the name Pamel mean?

How popular is Pamel in 2026?

In 2026, Pamel ranks #7,996 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Pamel most popular?

Pamel reached its peak popularity in 1957, ranking #4,918 that year with 7 babies given the name.

Is Pamel a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Pamel is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Pamel?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Pamel include Arthurene, Valle, Catheleen. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Pamel

Pamel is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1957 and has accumulated 48 births in the dataset. Pamel's peak popularity came in 1957 when it ranked #4,918. Use the chart and map above to compare Pamel's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.