Pascal
From Latin Paschālis, from paschālis (“Paschal; of or pertaining to Easter”), from pascha (“Easter”) + -ālis (suffix forming adjectives), for birth on Easter, or in…
Every Pascal since 1889 — 2,561 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Pascal
Pascal is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,636 in 2025 with 31 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1889, 2,561 American babies have been named Pascal. Its peak came in 2024, when 47 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Pascal stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Pascal year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 31 | #3,636 |
| 2024 | — | — | 47 | #2,784 |
| 2023 | — | — | 44 | #2,881 |
| 2022 | — | — | 32 | #3,596 |
| 2021 | — | — | 38 | #3,164 |
| 2020 | — | — | 32 | #3,472 |
| 2019 | — | — | 29 | #3,777 |
| 2018 | — | — | 27 | #3,966 |
| 2017 | — | — | 34 | #3,362 |
| 2016 | — | — | 36 | #3,207 |
| 2015 | — | — | 34 | #3,343 |
| 2014 | — | — | 21 | #4,660 |
| 2013 | — | — | 30 | #3,559 |
| 2012 | — | — | 27 | #3,858 |
| 2011 | — | — | 25 | #4,075 |
| 2010 | — | — | 28 | #3,782 |
| 2009 | — | — | 26 | #4,008 |
| 2008 | — | — | 33 | #3,405 |
| 2007 | — | — | 28 | #3,767 |
| 2006 | — | — | 28 | #3,661 |
| 2005 | — | — | 21 | #4,296 |
| 2004 | — | — | 29 | #3,347 |
| 2003 | — | — | 25 | #3,600 |
| 2002 | — | — | 24 | #3,639 |
| 2001 | — | — | 20 | #4,078 |
| 2000 | — | — | 25 | #3,396 |
| 1995 | — | — | 23 | #3,071 |
| 1990 | — | — | 34 | #2,153 |
| 1985 | — | — | 19 | #2,678 |
| 1980 | — | — | 16 | #2,926 |
| 1975 | — | — | 19 | #2,342 |
| 1970 | — | — | 12 | #2,842 |
| 1965 | — | — | 18 | #1,900 |
| 1960 | — | — | 15 | #2,181 |
| 1955 | — | — | 17 | #1,957 |
| 1950 | — | — | 17 | #1,862 |
| 1945 | — | — | 6 | #3,234 |
| 1940 | — | — | 14 | #1,962 |
| 1935 | — | — | 9 | #2,669 |
| 1930 | — | — | 16 | #1,942 |
| 1925 | — | — | 20 | #1,789 |
| 1920 | — | — | 21 | #1,731 |
| 1915 | — | — | 19 | #1,647 |
| 1910 | — | — | 14 | #851 |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | 7 | #1,139 |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Pascal
- Pascal Lissouba Politician · b. 1931
- Pascal Couchepin Politician · b. 1942
- Pascal Quignard Writer · b. 1948
- Pascal Lamy Public worker · b. 1947
- Pascal Bruckner Writer · b. 1948
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Pascal mean?
From Latin Paschālis, from paschālis (“Paschal; of or pertaining to Easter”), from pascha (“Easter”) + -ālis (suffix forming adjectives), for birth on Easter, or in honor of the 9th-century pope Paschal I (died 824).
How popular is the name Pascal in 2025?
Pascal ranked #3,636 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 31 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Pascal?
2,561 babies have been named Pascal in the United States since 1889, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Pascal most popular?
Pascal peaked in 2024, when 47 newborns received the name.
Is Pascal a boy or girl name?
Pascal is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Pascal rising or falling?
Pascal is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Pascal?
Well-known people named Pascal include Pascal Lissouba (politician), Pascal Couchepin (politician), Pascal Quignard (writer).