Pandora
Pandora first appears in US records in 0. It peaked in 1952, when 132 girls were given the name.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Pandora popular?
Vintage Pandora is rarely given today, but saw real use in the past — it peaked back in 1952.
| 2020s | 225 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 498 | |
| 2000s | 315 | |
| 1990s | 173 | |
| 1980s | 87 | |
| 1970s | 285 | |
| 1960s | 660 | |
| 1950s | 659 | |
| 1940s | 83 | |
| 1930s | 58 | |
| 1920s | 72 | |
| 1910s | 11 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Pandora mean?
From Greek Pandora, combining pan 'all' + doron 'gift', meaning 'all-gifted' or, by an older reading, 'all-giving' (giver of all gifts). The scholarly sense is disputed between 'gifted with everything' and 'giver of all'.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Pandora mean?
Pandora means all-gifted. From Greek Pandora, combining pan 'all' + doron 'gift', meaning 'all-gifted' or, by an older reading, 'all-giving' (giver of all gifts). The scholarly sense is disputed between 'gifted with everything' and 'giver of all'.
What is the origin of the name Pandora?
Pandora is of greek origin.
How do you pronounce Pandora?
Pandora is pronounced “pan-DOR-ə.”
Is Pandora a boy or a girl name?
Pandora is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Pandora a popular name right now?
Pandora is rarely given today, but saw real use in the past — it peaked back in 1952.
How popular is the name Pandora?
In 2025, Pandora ranked #4526 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Pandora most popular?
Pandora was most popular in 1952, when about 132 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Pandora?
Names similar to Pandora include Bronte, Callista, Charis, Charisse, Anthea.
What names go well with Pandora?
greek names that pair well with Pandora include Christopher, Cynthia, Andrew, Helen, Timothy.