Pasqual Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: PAS-kwahl /ˈpæskwəl/
Origin: Italian; Spanish
Meaning: Italian: 'of Easter'; Spanish: 'Easter'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Pasqual has its roots in the Latin word "pascha," which means "Easter" or "Passover." This term itself is derived from the Hebrew "Pesach," referring to the Jewish festival that commemorates the Exodus from Egypt. The transition from Hebrew to Latin occurred through the early Christian adoption of the term, as the celebration of Easter became a significant event in the Christian liturgical calendar.
The name Pasqual entered the vernacular through various forms, including the Old Italian "Pasquale," before being adopted into English as Pasqual, particularly in contexts influenced by Italian culture. Historically, the name has been associated with several notable figures, including Saint Paschal Baylon, a Spanish Franciscan born in the 16th century, who is venerated for his piety and devotion to the Eucharist.
His feast day is celebrated on May 17, and he is often depicted in religious art, which helped to popularize the name in Catholic communities. The name also appears in various historical texts and religious writings, contributing to its recognition in Christian traditions.
The use of Pasqual in literature and religious contexts can be traced back to the Middle Ages, when names associated with saints gained prominence. Culturally, Pasqual carries connotations of renewal and rebirth, reflecting the themes of Easter itself.
This symbolic significance has allowed the name to endure in various cultures, particularly within Christian communities. The diminutive form "Pasquale" is often used in Italian-speaking regions, further emphasizing the name's cultural resonance.
Overall, Pasqual embodies a rich historical and linguistic heritage that connects it to significant religious and cultural traditions.
Famous people named Pasqual
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Pasqual Maragall is a politician best known for serving as the President of Catalonia.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Pasqual was first seen in the United States in 1913.
Pasqual has ranked as high as #2656 nationally, which occurred in 1922, and has been most popular in California, Pennsylvania, Texas, and New York.
In the past 5 years the name Pasqual has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Pasqual is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Pasqual was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Pasqual.
| Year | Total Births | Boy |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 5 | 5 |
| 1993 | 6 | 6 |
| 1989 | 7 | 7 |
| 1984 | 7 | 7 |
| 1983 | 6 | 6 |
| 1980 | 5 | 5 |
| 1977 | 7 | 7 |
| 1976 | 6 | 6 |
| 1974 | 5 | 5 |
| 1973 | 5 | 5 |
| 1971 | 6 | 6 |
| 1966 | 5 | 5 |
| 1965 | 10 | 10 |
| 1961 | 6 | 6 |
| 1959 | 5 | 5 |
| 1958 | 7 | 7 |
| 1957 | 9 | 9 |
| 1956 | 10 | 10 |
| 1954 | 5 | 5 |
| 1953 | 8 | 8 |
| 1952 | 9 | 9 |
| 1951 | 5 | 5 |
| 1950 | 13 | 13 |
| 1948 | 9 | 9 |
| 1947 | 10 | 10 |
| 1946 | 9 | 9 |
| 1945 | 10 | 10 |
| 1944 | 7 | 7 |
| 1943 | 9 | 9 |
| 1942 | 8 | 8 |
| 1941 | 12 | 12 |
| 1940 | 10 | 10 |
| 1939 | 8 | 8 |
| 1938 | 8 | 8 |
| 1937 | 11 | 11 |
| 1936 | 13 | 13 |
| 1935 | 8 | 8 |
| 1934 | 10 | 10 |
| 1933 | 9 | 9 |
| 1932 | 10 | 10 |
| 1931 | 13 | 13 |
| 1930 | 15 | 15 |
| 1929 | 24 | 24 |
| 1928 | 16 | 16 |
| 1927 | 16 | 16 |
| 1926 | 11 | 11 |
| 1925 | 14 | 14 |
| 1924 | 18 | 18 |
| 1923 | 21 | 21 |
| 1922 | 31 | 31 |
| 1921 | 23 | 23 |
| 1920 | 16 | 16 |
| 1919 | 14 | 14 |
| 1918 | 16 | 16 |
| 1917 | 6 | 6 |
| 1916 | 14 | 14 |
| 1915 | 13 | 13 |
| 1914 | 8 | 8 |
| 1913 | 6 | 6 |
Top States for Pasqual (1958)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 5 |