Pandora

Pandora is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 39 girls in the United States.

Pandora at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Pandora

Pandora belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Pandora first appears in Social Security records in 1912. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #784 in 1952, and in 2024 39 babies received the name — 3,094 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Pandora in US records

First recorded (US)
1912
Best US rank
#784 in 1952
Peak year
1952
Babies named Pandora in 2024
39
Total since 1880
3,094

Pandora in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1006 in 2022
Babies named Pandora in 2025
16
Total since 1996
475

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Pandora mean?

The meaning of Pandora is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Pandora a boy or girl name?

Pandora is a girl name. In 2024, 39 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Pandora?

Pandora comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Pandora?

Pandora first appears in US records in 1912. Its best-ever ranking was #784 in 1952, and 39 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].