Pasquale Boy

Popularity: #922 · Trend: ↘ Falling

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

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Pasquale, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

GiovanniAntonioMarcoFrancescoAlessandroMatteo

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Pasquale. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

PaoloPietroSalvatoreRaffaeleNicolaVincenzoLorenzoGiuseppe

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Pasquale was first seen in the United States in 1894.

Pasquale has ranked as high as #736 nationally, which occurred in 1917, and has been most popular in New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Massachusetts.

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.

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 Total Births Boy
2025 16 16
2024 20 20
2023 11 11
2022 11 11
2021 11 11
2020 19 19
2019 12 12
2018 18 18
2017 18 18
2016 22 22
2015 18 18
2014 22 22
2013 19 19
2012 19 19
2011 10 10
2010 19 19
2009 14 14
2008 25 25
2007 24 24
2006 26 26
2005 18 18
2004 16 16
2003 23 23
2002 29 29
2001 43 43
2000 35 35
1999 27 27
1998 31 31
1997 36 36
1996 34 34
1995 38 38
1994 36 36
1993 32 32
1992 44 44
1991 32 32
1990 40 40
1989 36 36
1988 58 58
1987 48 48
1986 43 43
1985 43 43
1984 46 46
1983 40 40
1982 55 55
1981 61 61
1980 58 58
1979 61 61
1978 55 55
1977 58 58
1976 65 65
1975 62 62
1974 67 67
1973 79 79
1972 76 76
1971 83 83
1970 85 85
1969 86 86
1968 95 95
1967 90 90
1966 88 88
1965 83 83
1964 85 85
1963 76 76
1962 92 92
1961 85 85
1960 80 80
1959 78 78
1958 68 68
1957 76 76
1956 65 65
1955 66 66
1954 63 63
1953 73 73
1952 102 102
1951 88 88
1950 89 89
1949 86 86
1948 108 108
1947 105 105
1946 111 111
1945 91 91
1944 82 82
1943 122 122
1942 118 118
1941 133 133
1940 109 109
1939 107 107
1938 115 115
1937 112 112
1936 110 110
1935 101 101
1934 102 102
1933 119 119
1932 131 131
1931 141 141
1930 164 164
1929 169 169
1928 185 185
1927 194 194
1926 214 214
1925 207 207
1924 240 240
1923 206 206
1922 252 252
1921 237 237
1920 209 209
1919 195 195
1918 250 250
1917 262 262
1916 243 243
1915 260 260
1914 226 226
1913 137 137
1912 135 135
1911 75 75
1910 46 46
1909 37 37
1908 30 30
1907 26 26
1906 34 34
1905 15 15
1904 20 20
1903 8 8
1902 15 15
1901 11 11
1900 20 20
1899 5 5
1898 8 8
1897 7 7
1896 6 6
1895 6 6
1894 6 6

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. 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
NY 6
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