Explore the complete Playboy Playmates archive by year, from the classic early issues to the final years of the magazine’s Playmate era. Each year page lists the featured Playmates of the Month, including model profiles, issue dates, centerfold details, photos, and related archive links.
Use this year-by-year index to discover famous Playboy Playmates, revisit historic issues, compare different eras, and find individual model pages for names such as Marilyn Monroe, Pamela Anderson, Anna Nicole Smith, and many others.
Playboy Playmates FAQ
What is a Playboy Playmate?
A Playboy Playmate is a model featured by Playboy, traditionally as a Playmate of the Month in a specific magazine issue. This archive organizes those Playmate profiles by year.
How is this Playboy Playmates archive organized?
The archive is organized by year. Each year page links to the Playmates featured during that year, with individual model pages, issue information, photos, and related archive details where available.
What is the difference between Playmate of the Month and Playmate of the Year?
Playmate of the Month refers to a model featured in a monthly Playboy issue. Playmate of the Year is a separate annual recognition selected from Playmates of the Month.
Can I browse Playboy Playmates from a specific year?
Yes. Use the year tiles on this page to open a specific Playboy Playmates year archive and browse the models featured during that period.