Pesach Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: PEH-sahkh //ˈpɛsɑːx//
Origin: Hebrew; Yiddish
Meaning: Passover (Hebrew); festival of freedom (Yiddish)
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Pesach originates from the Hebrew word "פֶּסַח" (Pesach), which literally means "to pass over" or "to skip." This term is most famously associated with the Jewish festival of Passover, commemorating the biblical narrative in which the Israelites were spared from the final plague in Egypt as the angel of death "passed over" their homes. The etymological roots can be traced back to the Hebrew language, and the term entered the broader cultural lexicon through various translations of the Hebrew Bible, including the Septuagint, a Greek translation from the 3rd century BCE, and later into Latin and other languages as Judaism spread throughout the Mediterranean and beyond.
Historically, Pesach is deeply embedded in Jewish tradition, with its significance highlighted in the Torah, particularly in the Book of Exodus, which recounts the liberation of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt around the 13th century BCE. The observance of Passover has been a central aspect of Jewish identity and religious practice for millennia, with rituals and customs evolving over time, including the Seder meal, which has been celebrated since at least the 2nd century CE.
The name Pesach itself has been used in various forms throughout Jewish history, often appearing in religious texts and liturgies. Culturally, Pesach symbolizes themes of freedom, redemption, and the importance of memory within the Jewish faith.
The festival serves as a reminder of the struggles faced by the Jewish people and their enduring hope for liberation and justice. The name is often associated with familial and communal gatherings, reinforcing bonds among participants.
While diminutive forms or variations of the name may exist in different cultures, the significance of Pesach remains closely tied to its original meaning and the historical events it commemorates.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Pesach was first seen in the United States in 1990.
Pesach has ranked as high as #13224 nationally, which occurred in 2017, and has been most popular in New Jersey, and New York.
In the past 5 years the name Pesach has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Pesach 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 Pesach 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 Pesach.
| Year | Total Births | Boy |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | 8 |
| 2024 | 10 | 10 |
| 2023 | 5 | 5 |
| 2022 | 8 | 8 |
| 2020 | 6 | 6 |
| 2019 | 7 | 7 |
| 2018 | 7 | 7 |
| 2017 | 14 | 14 |
| 2016 | 7 | 7 |
| 2013 | 5 | 5 |
| 2012 | 5 | 5 |
| 2011 | 8 | 8 |
| 2008 | 8 | 8 |
| 2005 | 5 | 5 |
| 2003 | 7 | 7 |
| 2002 | 11 | 11 |
| 1998 | 5 | 5 |
| 1996 | 6 | 6 |
| 1994 | 5 | 5 |
| 1990 | 5 | 5 |
Top States for Pesach (2017)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| NJ | 6 |