How Many People Are Named Pascal?

Complete statistics for the name Pascal: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Pascal
Very Rare
French

Pascal means 'hump' in French and has a very rare presence in the US, with just 1,717 people bearing this name, making up 1 in 192,156 Americans. The name's trend is rising, peaking in 2024 with 47 births.

~3,222
Living in US
1 in 102,871
Americans
2024
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Hump
🌐
Origin
French
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Intelligent Thoughtful Creative
7
Life Path Number

Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

167,644
Worldwide Bearers
#615
Global Rank
🇳🇬 Nigeria
18,454
🇳🇱 Netherlands
17,348
🇺🇬 Uganda
16,810
🇨🇦 Canada
15,955
🇪🇹 Ethiopia
11,328
🇩🇪 Germany
11,151
🇰🇪 Kenya
9,837
🇬🇭 Ghana
8,540
🇨🇮 Ivory Coast
6,653
🇱🇧 Lebanon
5,221

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
1,707 (99%)
♀ Female
11 (1%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 54
818
Would be under 30 (32%)
670
Would be 30–60 (26%)
1,042
Would be over 60 (41%)

All 2,530 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2024

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
93
Classic Feel
26
Modern Appeal
94
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Pascal Through the Generations

Pascal has seen a steady rise in popularity, especially among younger generations, though a significant portion of those named Pascal are over 60, giving the name an older skew. With 818 under-30, 670 aged 30-60, and 1,042 over 60, it's clear that while Pascal is becoming more common, it still retains its unique charm and rarity. The average age of 54 reflects this blend of tradition and modernity, making Pascal a name that bridges generations.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 178
New York 164
Florida 18
Louisiana 18
Kentucky 16
Washington 6
Massachusetts 5
Pennsylvania 5
Texas 5

⭐ Famous People Named Pascal

Pascal is a unisex given name. It is a Francophone name, cognate of Italian name Pasquale, Spanish name Pascual, Catalan name Pasqual and Portuguese name Pascoal.…

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✨ Similar Names to Pascal

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Pascal's French roots

📄 About the Name Pascal

How Many People Have the Name Pascal?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 3,222 people in the United States currently share the name Pascal. That works out to roughly 1 in every 102,871 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Pascal a Common or Rare Name?

Pascal is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Pascal Mean?

Pascal means "hump" and comes from French origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Pascal in SSA data, approximately 99% are male and 1% are female.

When Was Pascal Most Popular?

The name Pascal reached peak popularity in 2024, with 47 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Pascal?

Approximately 3,222 people named Pascal live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 3,222. That works out to roughly 1 in 102,871 Americans.

Is Pascal a rare name?

Pascal is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 102,871 Americans has this name.

What does the name Pascal mean?

Pascal means "hump" and comes from French origins.

Is Pascal more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 99% of people named Pascal are male and 1% are female.

When was Pascal most popular?

Pascal peaked in 2024 with 47 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US3,222
All-Time Births3,222
1 in X1 in 102,871
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age54
Peak Year2024
World Rank#615
Male %99%
Female %1%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.