Pasquale Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: pas-KWAH-leh //pɑˈskwɑːleɪ//
Origin: Italian; Latin
Meaning: Italian: 'of Easter'; Latin: 'born on Easter'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Pasquale 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 commemorating the Exodus from Egypt. The evolution of the name can be traced from Latin into Italian, where it became "Pasquale," signifying a connection to the Easter season.
The name entered the English language through Italian influence, particularly during the Renaissance, when many Italian names were adopted into English culture. Historically, the name Pasquale has been associated with various saints, most notably Saint Paschal Baylon, a Spanish Franciscan born in the 16th century who is celebrated for his devotion to the Eucharist.
His feast day is observed on May 17, and he is recognized as the patron saint of Eucharistic congresses and societies. The name also appears in religious texts and liturgical contexts, reinforcing its significance within Christian traditions.
The use of Pasquale in literature and art during the Renaissance further solidified its presence in European culture. Culturally, Pasquale embodies themes of renewal and rebirth, resonating with the essence of Easter itself.
This connection has allowed the name to endure through centuries, often evoking a sense of hope and celebration. In Italian culture, diminutives such as "Pasquino" are also used, reflecting a familial or affectionate form of the name.
The enduring legacy of Pasquale is evident in its continued use in various cultural contexts, symbolizing both religious significance and a rich historical heritage.
Famous people named Pasquale
In this section, you will find notable people named Pasquale. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Pasquale who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
We also feature individuals named Pasquale who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.
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Pasquale Bruni is a jewelry designer best known for his luxury jewelry collections.
Pasquale De Luca is a musician best known for his work with the band Il Volo.
Pasquale S. D'Angelo is a chef best known for his culinary contributions to Italian cuisine.
Fictional characters named Pasquale
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Pasquale is a fictional character from the video game series The Legend of Zelda. He is a character who often provides assistance or information to the protagonist, Link, throughout his adventures.
Sibling suggestions
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Similar names
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Pasquale was first seen in the United States in 1894.
Pasquale has ranked as high as #599 nationally, which occurred in 1917, and has been most popular in New York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New Jersey.
In the past 5 years the name Pasquale has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Pasquale 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 Pasquale was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Pasquale (2020)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 6 |
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 Pasquale.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 20 |
| 2023 | 11 |
| 2022 | 11 |
| 2021 | 11 |
| 2020 | 19 |
| 2019 | 12 |
| 2018 | 18 |
| 2017 | 18 |
| 2016 | 22 |
| 2015 | 18 |
| 2014 | 22 |
| 2013 | 19 |
| 2012 | 19 |
| 2011 | 10 |
| 2010 | 19 |
| 2009 | 14 |
| 2008 | 25 |
| 2007 | 24 |
| 2006 | 26 |
| 2005 | 18 |
| 2004 | 16 |
| 2003 | 23 |
| 2002 | 29 |
| 2001 | 43 |
| 2000 | 35 |
| 1999 | 27 |
| 1998 | 31 |
| 1997 | 36 |
| 1996 | 34 |
| 1995 | 38 |
| 1994 | 36 |
| 1993 | 32 |
| 1992 | 44 |
| 1991 | 32 |
| 1990 | 40 |
| 1989 | 36 |
| 1988 | 58 |
| 1987 | 48 |
| 1986 | 43 |
| 1985 | 43 |
| 1984 | 46 |
| 1983 | 40 |
| 1982 | 55 |
| 1981 | 61 |
| 1980 | 58 |
| 1979 | 61 |
| 1978 | 55 |
| 1977 | 58 |
| 1976 | 65 |
| 1975 | 62 |
| 1974 | 67 |
| 1973 | 79 |
| 1972 | 76 |
| 1971 | 83 |
| 1970 | 85 |
| 1969 | 86 |
| 1968 | 95 |
| 1967 | 90 |
| 1966 | 88 |
| 1965 | 83 |
| 1964 | 85 |
| 1963 | 76 |
| 1962 | 92 |
| 1961 | 85 |
| 1960 | 80 |
| 1959 | 78 |
| 1958 | 68 |
| 1957 | 76 |
| 1956 | 65 |
| 1955 | 66 |
| 1954 | 63 |
| 1953 | 73 |
| 1952 | 102 |
| 1951 | 88 |
| 1950 | 89 |
| 1949 | 86 |
| 1948 | 108 |
| 1947 | 105 |
| 1946 | 111 |
| 1945 | 91 |
| 1944 | 82 |
| 1943 | 122 |
| 1942 | 118 |
| 1941 | 133 |
| 1940 | 109 |
| 1939 | 107 |
| 1938 | 115 |
| 1937 | 112 |
| 1936 | 110 |
| 1935 | 101 |
| 1934 | 102 |
| 1933 | 119 |
| 1932 | 131 |
| 1931 | 141 |
| 1930 | 164 |
| 1929 | 169 |
| 1928 | 185 |
| 1927 | 194 |
| 1926 | 214 |
| 1925 | 207 |
| 1924 | 240 |
| 1923 | 206 |
| 1922 | 252 |
| 1921 | 237 |
| 1920 | 209 |
| 1919 | 195 |
| 1918 | 250 |
| 1917 | 262 |
| 1916 | 243 |
| 1915 | 260 |
| 1914 | 226 |
| 1913 | 137 |
| 1912 | 135 |
| 1911 | 75 |
| 1910 | 46 |
| 1909 | 37 |
| 1908 | 30 |
| 1907 | 26 |
| 1906 | 34 |
| 1905 | 15 |
| 1904 | 20 |
| 1903 | 8 |
| 1902 | 15 |
| 1901 | 11 |
| 1900 | 20 |
| 1899 | 5 |
| 1898 | 8 |
| 1897 | 7 |
| 1896 | 6 |
| 1895 | 6 |
| 1894 | 6 |