Pascal Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
French
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
The name Pascal means 'Easter' or 'born on Easter'.
Meaning of the Name Pascal
Pascal is a name of French origin meaning 'Easter' or 'born on Easter'. It is derived from the Latin name Paschalis, which is derived from the Greek word Pascha meaning 'Passover' or 'Easter'. In Christian tradition, Easter is a celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The name Pascal has been used as a given name since the Middle Ages and is still popular today.
Popularity of the Name Pascal
The popularity for the name Pascal peaked in popularity in the year 1921 with 38 births, which ranked number 2,416 out of 9,727 unique names for that year. Pascal had the most female births in 1986 with 6, which ranked number 9,545 out of 12,835 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1921 with 38, which ranked number 1,159 out of 4,985 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Pascal has increased sharply over the last ten years from 27 births to 32 births, an increase of 18.52%. Among males, Pascal has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 27 births to 32 births, an increase of 18.52%.
Nationwide Popularity of Pascal
- 20 Year Trend of Pascal: 33.33%
- 10 Year Trend of Pascal: 18.52%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Pascal: 18.52%
Popularity of Pascal by State
For males, Pascal was most popular in Western states with 10 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in CA, with 10 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Pascal. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | 10 | 1627 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Pascal
- Total Births of Pascal: 33 (1.71%)
- Male Births of Pascal: 33 (1.71%)
Given the upward trend of Pascal over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 1.71% increase in total births, for a total of 33 births in 2024. Male births for Pascal have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 33 male births in 2024, an increase of 1.71%.