girl's name
Pamelyn
PAM-uh-lin (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 118
Pamelyn is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1979 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1972, when 13 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1951.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Pamelyn Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1950s to 1970s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 13 |
| 1960s | 42 |
| 1970s | 63 |
How Popular Is Pamelyn?
In 1979, Pamelyn was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Pamelyn
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
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How to Say Pamelyn
- English PAM-uh-lin
Sibling Names for Pamelyn
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Pamelyn — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Pamelyn
How popular is the name Pamelyn?
In 1979, Pamelyn was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Pamelyn a girl's or a boy's name?
Pamelyn is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Pamelyn?
Pamelyn has 3 syllables.
When was Pamelyn most popular?
Pamelyn peaked in 1972, when 13 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.