Pascal
4 countries#2646 in France, 2022Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Pascal was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇫🇷 France
307,930 births recorded 1900–2022 · currently #2646 · peaked in 1962 with 21,260 births
Most common in: Paris, Nord, Yvelines, Pas-de-Calais, Seine-Maritime
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
2,561 births recorded 1889–2025 · currently #3583 · peaked in 2024 with 47 births
Most common in: California, New York, Florida, Louisiana, Kentucky
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
215 births recorded 1996–2023 · peaked in 1997 with 19 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
206 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #3451 · peaked in 1997 with 19 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
9 births recorded 2006–2023 · peaked in 2006 with 3 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
France rank history
Pascal’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | #511 | — |
| 2004 | #553 | ↓42 |
| 2005 | #646 | ↓93 |
| 2006 | #661 | ↓15 |
| 2007 | #992 | ↓331 |
| 2008 | #978 | ↑14 |
| 2009 | #878 | ↑100 |
| 2010 | #1013 | ↓135 |
| 2011 | #1408 | ↓395 |
| 2012 | #1589 | ↓181 |
| 2013 | #1674 | ↓85 |
| 2014 | #1160 | ↑514 |
| 2015 | #1567 | ↓407 |
| 2016 | #1618 | ↓51 |
| 2017 | #1652 | ↓34 |
| 2018 | #2245 | ↓593 |
| 2019 | #2407 | ↓162 |
| 2020 | #2535 | ↓128 |
| 2021 | #2075 | ↑460 |
| 2022 | #2646 | ↓571 |
Frequently asked questions about Pascal
Is Pascal a popular name?
Yes — Pascal currently ranks #2646 among boys’ names in France as of 2022, based on official birth records.
Is Pascal more common for boys or girls?
Pascal is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official France birth data.
When was Pascal most popular?
Pascal peaked in 1962 in France, with 21,260 recorded births that year.
Is Pascal rising or falling in popularity?
In France, Pascal’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #125 in 1900 to #2646 in 2022.
How many babies have been named Pascal?
At least 310,706 babies have been recorded with the name Pascal across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Pascal popular in more than one country?
Yes — Pascal appears in official birth records in 4 countries: France, United States, England & Wales, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Pascal?
Based on real 2022 ranking data in France, names ranked closest to Pascal include Ousmane, Paxtyn, Peace.
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