Holding steady.
Popularity of Pammie since 1960
Babies named Pammie per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1962, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Pammie's real moment was 1970.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 76 |
| 1970s | 25 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Pammie is a diminutive form of Pamela, a name invented by Sir Philip Sidney in the 16th century. First recorded in the United States in 1960, Pammie saw its peak usage in 1970, though it has never entered the national top 1,000. The name has remained consistently rare since the 1970s, with a stable trajectory and no recent resurgence. As a pet form, Pammie shares the affectionate, informal style of mid-20th-century nicknames. Its origins as a literary coinage give it a unique background, but it has never achieved widespread popularity, remaining a niche choice for parents seeking a vintage, friendly name.
Pammie is a diminutive of Pamela, a name invented by the poet Sir Philip Sidney in the 16th century for his prose romance 'Arcadia.' Sidney likely based it on the Greek elements 'pan' meaning 'all' and 'meli' meaning 'honey,' though this derivation is uncertain. Pamela gained popularity as a given name in the 18th century, and its diminutive Pammie emerged as an affectionate form, particularly in the United States during the mid-20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Pam
Sibling names for Pammie
Names that share Pammie's style, for a brother or sister.
