boys' name · peaked 1993

Pascual

Every Pascual since 1888 — 3,054 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
0.010.030.040.0518801900192019401960198020002020Peak 1888Boys
Rank 2025
#3,491
among boys
Babies in 2025
33
named Pascual
Peak year
1993
48 babies
All-time total
3,054
since 1888

The story of Pascual

Pascual is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,491 in 2025 with 33 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.

Since 1888, 3,054 American babies have been named Pascual. Its peak came in 1993, when 48 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.

The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Pascual stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Pascual year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Boys Boys rank
2025 33 #3,491
2024 39 #3,150
2023 33 #3,537
2022 40 #3,088
2021 28 #3,894
2020 42 #2,875
2019 30 #3,695
2018 25 #4,190
2017 39 #3,054
2016 27 #3,961
2015 27 #3,959
2014 19 #5,009
2013 23 #4,278
2012 36 #3,155
2011 29 #3,672
2010 38 #3,060
2009 28 #3,802
2008 38 #3,087
2007 39 #3,009
2006 46 #2,613
2005 28 #3,506
2004 38 #2,779
2003 40 #2,569
2002 40 #2,497
2001 42 #2,374
2000 38 #2,513
1995 41 #2,049
1990 36 #2,073
1985 33 #1,828
1980 35 #1,685
1975 26 #1,870
1970 24 #1,836
1965 16 #2,056
1960 18 #1,960
1955 32 #1,362
1950 23 #1,567
1945 20 #1,524
1940 18 #1,672
1935 23 #1,447
1930 28 #1,390
1925 24 #1,568
1920 25 #1,537
1915 17 #1,762
1910
1905
1900
1895
1890
1885
1880

Famous people named Pascual

  1. Pascual Jordan Physicist · 1902–1980
  2. Pascual Ortiz Rubio Politician · 1877–1963
  3. Pascual Cervera y Topete Politician · 1839–1909
  4. Pascual Pérez Boxer · 1926–1977
  5. Pascual Madoz Politician · 1806–1870

Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).

Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Pascual in 2025?

Pascual ranked #3,491 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 33 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Pascual?

3,054 babies have been named Pascual in the United States since 1888, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Pascual most popular?

Pascual peaked in 1993, when 48 newborns received the name.

Is Pascual a boy or girl name?

Pascual is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Pascual rising or falling?

Pascual is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.

Who are famous people named Pascual?

Well-known people named Pascual include Pascual Jordan (physicist), Pascual Ortiz Rubio (politician), Pascual Cervera y Topete (politician).

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