The namePascal
Pascal is a French name tied to Easter, and to a great philosopher.
- Boy's name
- French
Meaning
Pascal comes from the Latin paschalis, "of Easter".
Origin
French, from Latin.
History
In the United States Pascal reached 851st place in 1910. In England and Wales its best rank since 1996 is 809th, in 1997.
Did you know?
- At 19, Blaise Pascal invented a calculating machine, the Pascaline.
- The unit of pressure, the pascal, and a programming language are named after Blaise Pascal.
Famous people named Pascal
- Blaise Pascal, mathematician and philosopher
- Pascal Chimbonda, footballer
Popularity of the name Pascal
Pascal in the United States
Pascal was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 291 births over the decade, 12% of all recorded babies named Pascal. Its rise began around 1889, and it peaked in 2024. Half of all babies named Pascal in the United States were born before 1978, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 39 births a year on average, against 32 in the five years before.
Pascal in France
Pascal was most popular in France in the 1960s, with 173,635 births over the decade, 56% of all recorded babies named Pascal. Its rise began around 1953, and it peaked in 1962. Half of all babies named Pascal in France were born before 1964, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name.
Pascal in Switzerland
Pascal in Austria
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Pascal
Names from the same generation as Pascal, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Pascal mean?
Pascal comes from the Latin paschalis, "of Easter".
What is the origin of the name Pascal?
French, from Latin.
Is Pascal a girl's or a boy's name?
Pascal is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Pascal?
In 2024, Pascal was the 2747th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 47 births.
What are the variants of the name Pascal?
Variants and related names of Pascal include Pascale.
What are good sibling names for Pascal?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Lucile, Evelyne, Liliane and Naomie for a sister, Frederic, Émile, Augustin and Élie for a brother.
Who are famous people named Pascal?
Blaise Pascal, mathematician and philosopher; Pascal Chimbonda, footballer.