Pandora
Every Pandora since 1912 — 3,126 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Pandora
Pandora is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,526 in 2025 with 31 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1912, 3,126 American babies have been named Pandora. Its peak came in 1952, when 132 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1950s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Pandora stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Pandora year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 31 | #4,526 |
| 2024 | 39 | #3,876 |
| 2023 | 41 | #3,754 |
| 2022 | 34 | #4,271 |
| 2021 | 39 | #3,863 |
| 2020 | 41 | #3,663 |
| 2019 | 38 | #3,899 |
| 2018 | 50 | #3,235 |
| 2017 | 54 | #3,043 |
| 2016 | 43 | #3,644 |
| 2015 | 55 | #3,080 |
| 2014 | 48 | #3,359 |
| 2013 | 49 | #3,305 |
| 2012 | 56 | #3,035 |
| 2011 | 52 | #3,211 |
| 2010 | 53 | #3,149 |
| 2009 | 32 | #4,657 |
| 2008 | 39 | #4,070 |
| 2007 | 28 | #5,196 |
| 2006 | 36 | #4,139 |
| 2005 | 30 | #4,559 |
| 2004 | 29 | #4,678 |
| 2003 | 28 | #4,638 |
| 2002 | 31 | #4,152 |
| 2001 | 25 | #4,797 |
| 2000 | 37 | #3,573 |
| 1995 | 14 | #6,528 |
| 1990 | 20 | #4,815 |
| 1985 | 6 | #10,265 |
| 1980 | 9 | #7,216 |
| 1975 | 27 | #2,787 |
| 1970 | 56 | #1,676 |
| 1965 | 78 | #1,224 |
| 1960 | 92 | #1,135 |
| 1955 | 79 | #1,126 |
| 1950 | 14 | #2,869 |
| 1945 | 19 | #1,976 |
| 1940 | 5 | #4,877 |
| 1935 | 6 | #4,106 |
| 1930 | 5 | #5,093 |
| 1925 | 9 | #3,599 |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Pandora in 2025?
Pandora ranked #4,526 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 31 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Pandora?
3,126 babies have been named Pandora in the United States since 1912, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Pandora most popular?
Pandora peaked in 1952, when 132 newborns received the name.
Is Pandora a boy or girl name?
Pandora is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Pandora rising or falling?
Pandora is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.