Pascal
Pascal is a boy's name of French origin.
Meaning
Relating to Easter or Passover.
Origin and history
Pascal is a male name of French and Latin origin, traditionally meaning 'relating to Easter' or 'Passover'. It carries a rich historical presence in European science and literature. In the United States, it remains an distinctive, relatively uncommon choice.
Popularity in the United States
2,550 babies in the United States have been named Pascal since 1880. It ranks #2567 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1703.
States where it is most popular
- CA (43.6 %)
- NY (39 %)
- FL (4.3 %)
- LA (4.3 %)
- KY (3.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 6 |
| 1890-1900 | 23 |
| 1900-1910 | 18 |
| 1910-1920 | 198 |
| 1920-1930 | 221 |
| 1930-1940 | 175 |
| 1940-1950 | 138 |
| 1950-1960 | 167 |
| 1960-1970 | 155 |
| 1970-1980 | 187 |
| 1980-1990 | 210 |
| 1990-2000 | 278 |
| 2000-2010 | 259 |
| 2010-2019 | 291 |
| 2020-2029 | 224 |
Famous people named Pascal
- Pascal Siakam: Basketball Player, Athlete
- Pascal Quignard: Author, Writer
Fun facts
- The name traces back through Late Latin Paschalis to the Hebrew word Pesach, referring to Passover.
- 17th-century French mathematician and philosopher Blaise Pascal made foundational contributions to probability and physics.