Pasquale
Pasquale is a boy's name of Italian origin.
Meaning
Relating to Easter or Passover.
Origin and history
Pasquale is a traditional Italian name derived from Late Latin, historically given to children born during Easter or Passover. It has a long-standing history in the United States due to Italian immigration in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Today, it remains a classic, vintage choice with steady but modest usage.
Popularity in the United States
10,138 babies in the United States have been named Pasquale since 1880. It ranks #1188 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1839.
States where it is most popular
- NY (44.5 %)
- PA (15.7 %)
- NJ (13.6 %)
- CT (11.3 %)
- MA (9.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 38 |
| 1900-1910 | 216 |
| 1910-1920 | 1,829 |
| 1920-1930 | 2,113 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,202 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,065 |
| 1950-1960 | 768 |
| 1960-1970 | 860 |
| 1970-1980 | 691 |
| 1980-1990 | 488 |
| 1990-2000 | 350 |
| 2000-2010 | 253 |
| 2010-2019 | 177 |
| 2020-2029 | 88 |
Famous people named Pasquale
- Pasquale Paoli: Statesman, Military Leader
- Pasquale Marino: Football Manager, Athlete
Nicknames
Pat, Pasqui
Fun facts
- Historically, the name was often bestowed on boys born on or near Easter Sunday or during Passover celebrations.
- Several early popes and saints carried the original Latin form Paschalis or its Italian derivative Pasquale.