UK girl's name
Pascale
A feminine name of French origin meaning "born at Easter".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2022. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Pascale is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Pascale popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2022 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4645, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1998, with 13 births.
This profile covers 83 England and Wales registrations across 14 recorded years from 1996 to 2022. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 31% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 82 living people in the UK are called Pascale. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2023 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Pascale ranked #4645 for girls in England and Wales in 2022, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1998, when 13 girls were registered as Pascale.
- • About 82 living people in the UK are estimated to have Pascale as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4645
2022
Births in 2022
4
Latest year
Peak year
1998
13 births
Estimated living
82
2026
Meaning
What does Pascale mean?
The name Pascale has its origins in the late Latin name Paschalius, which is derived from the word "Pascha", meaning "Easter" or "Passover". This name is rooted in the ancient Greek word "Paskha", which itself comes from the Aramaic word "Pasha" or the Hebrew word "Pesach", both referring to the Jewish festival of Passover.
Pascale is a predominantly French name that emerged during the Middle Ages, primarily in the regions of France and other areas of Western Europe. It is a feminine form of the masculine name Pascal, which was popularized by the 5th-century Pope Pascal I and the influential 17th-century mathematician, philosopher, and physicist Blaise Pascal.
The name Pascale has had a notable presence throughout history, with several women bearing this name making significant contributions to various fields. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name is Pascale Vigée-Lebrun (1755-1842), a prominent French painter who was known for her portraits of the French aristocracy and members of the royal family.
Another notable Pascale was Pascale de Lastic (1598-1660), a French noblewoman and abbess who played a crucial role in the establishment of the Benedictine Order of the Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. In the realm of literature, Pascale Casanova (1958-) is a French writer and literary critic known for her works exploring issues of language, culture, and identity.
In the world of sports, Pascale Paradis (1963-) is a former French professional tennis player who achieved a career-high ranking of No. 3 in the world and won several Grand Slam titles in both singles and doubles competitions. Additionally, Pascale Ogier (1958-1984) was a French actress who received critical acclaim for her performances in films such as "The Story of Adele H." and "Diva".
While the name Pascale has a rich history and cultural significance, its usage has evolved over time, with variations in spelling and popularity across different regions and periods. However, its connection to the religious and cultural traditions surrounding Easter and Passover has endured, making it a name with a deep-rooted and meaningful origin.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Pascale over time
The chart below shows babies named Pascale registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2022. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Pascale, the clearest high point is 1998. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2022, compared with 13 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Pascale by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Pascale was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4645 | 4 | 1 |
| 2010s | #5055 | 12 | 3 |
| 2000s | #3637 | 31 | 6 |
| 1990s | #2016 | 36 | 4 |
Related
Names similar to Pascale
- Poppy 52,802
- Phoebe 47,609
- Paige 24,717
- Penelope 13,109
- Pippa 6,346
- Polly 5,678
- Philippa 4,446
- Penny 4,394
- Paris 4,372
- Piper 3,961
- Pearl 3,516
- Paisley 3,419
FAQ
Pascale: questions and answers
How popular is the name Pascale in the UK right now?
In 2022, Pascale was ranked #4645 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Pascale most popular?
The peak year on record was 1998, with 13 babies registered as Pascale in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Pascale?
A feminine name of French origin meaning "born at Easter".
How many people are called Pascale in the UK?
A total of 83 babies have been registered as Pascale across the 14 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.