Pam
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Pam is a Greek name meaning “all honey”. It is a rare name, overwhelmingly used for girls, with 100% female usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Pam
Pam is a diminutive of Pamela, a name of Greek origin interpreted to mean 'all honey'. The name was famously coined by the poet Sir Philip Sidney for his work Arcadia, utilizing the roots 'pan', meaning all, and 'meli', meaning honey. It later evolved into a common shorthand for various names starting with the same initial syllable.
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Gender Usage of the Name Pam
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Pam is overwhelmingly used as a name for girls. Approximately 100% of recorded bearers are female. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.
Popularity of the Name Pam
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Pam is listed under Rare Girl Names worldwide. Its popularity varies considerably across the available regional markets, with the strongest usage in United States.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Uncommon | 1 in every 736K births |
| United Kingdom | — | — |
| Canada | Uncommon | 1 in every 2.68M births |
| Australia | Rare | 1 in every 19.4M births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Pam ranked #3,238 on the Popular Girls’ Names Worldwide List (2024). This year the name appears in the official list for this region after being absent in the prior official year. Newly recorded in the latest official lists, Pam shows early signs of usage.
Historically, its best recorded position was #212 in 1959. Its lowest recorded position was #9,101 in 1996. Over the last 41 years (1983–2024) the name fell -3239 places (from #2,494 to #5,733).
Name StyleMethodology
Pam is classified as Retro Girl Names because it peaked in 1959, has fallen to only <0.01% of that peak, and shows no material recent rebound.Characteristics of the Name Pam
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- CMU
- Syllables
- 1 syllable — One-Syllable Girl Names
- Length
- 3 letters — Short Girl Names
- Starts with
- P — Girl Names Starting with P
- Ends with
- m — Girl Names Ending in “m”
Name AestheticMethodology
Pam is a single-syllable name, providing a punchy and concise phonetic profile. Its historical association with mid-20th-century pop culture icons gives it a clear Vintage Revival appeal. The brevity of the name emphasizes its informal, friendly nature.
Middle Names For Pam
Middle names used with PamMethodology
Pam is most frequently used with these girl middle names: Pam Sue · Pam Denise · Pam Louise · Pam Elaine · Pam LynnView all 80 girl middle names.
- Total 94 middle names used with Pam
- 3 boy middle names used with Pam
- 11 unisex middle names used with Pam
Middle name suggestions for PamMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Pam is most frequently associated with girl middle names that have 2 syllables, Strong–Weak stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “m”.
Examples: Pam Myers · Pam Monae · Pam Megan · Pam Moody · Pam Monay. View all 264 suggested middle names.
Names Similar to Pam
Sound Like Pam Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Pema · Pammy · Pembe · View all 5 names
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Patricia · Pamela · Paula · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Pam Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Kim · Autumn · Miriam · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Ruth · Grace · Joyce · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Pam”
Dictionary Meaning of "Pam"Methodology
Alternative form of palmo (“traditional Spanish and Portuguese units of measure”)
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How to Spell Pam in ASL
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