Pascal
2025 SSA
Below 5 births
About Pascal
The French-accented Pascal was historically used for sons born at Easter, and can make an interesting choice for a boy with Gallic roots arriving around that holiday.
Pascal for boys#3636 US
Pascal has a number of notable first and last named namesakes, including the philosopher Blaise Pascal, a character in Beauty and the Beast and--for computer freaks--it is also the name of a scientific database.
Pascoe is an attractive Cornish variation.
Pascal for girls
Pascal as a feminine name represents an intriguing gender crossover from its traditional masculine usage. Derived from the Latin 'paschalis' meaning 'relating to Easter,' Pascal has deep Christian associations with resurrection and spiritual rebirth. While predominantly used for boys in France and other European countries, its adoption as a feminine name offers a distinctive choice with spiritual significance. The name's connection to Easter and spring gives it connotations of renewal and hope. As a feminine name, Pascal maintains its crisp, sophisticated sound while providing an unexpected option that stands apart from more common choices. Its religious heritage combined with its simple two-syllable structure creates a name that is simultaneously meaningful and modern for a girl.
Pronounced pas-KAL.
As of October 2026, Pascal ranked #3636 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #851 in 1910, Nameberry popularity #880.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #4,659 | 21 | 10.9 |
| 2015 | #3,343 | 34 | 17.7 |
| 2016 | #3,207 | 36 | 19 |
| 2017 | #3,361 | 34 | 18.4 |
| 2018 | #3,965 | 27 | 14.9 |
| 2019 | #3,777 | 29 | 16.2 |
| 2020 | #3,472 | 32 | 18.5 |
| 2021 | #3,161 | 38 | 21.7 |
| 2022 | #3,593 | 32 | 18.3 |
| 2023 | #2,879 | 44 | 25.7 |
| 2024 | #2,773 | 47 | 27.3 |
| 2025 | #3,636 | 31 | 18.1 |
World rankings
Pascal for boys
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Pascal on lists
Famous Pascals
- Blaise PascalBoy
philosopher and mathematician
- Pascal WehrleinBoy
German racing driver
- Pascal DupuisBoy
Canadian hockey player
- Pedro PascalBoy
Chilean,American actor
- Pascal “Spicy P” SiakamBoy
Cameroonian basketball player
Pascal in pop culture
- PascalBoy
a chameleon from Disney's "Tangled"
- PascalBoy
female character in the video game "Tales of Graces"
- PascalBoy
sailor in Harvest Moon games "Tree of Tranquility" and "Animal Parade"