Total births
592
Boys' name · since 1902
Paschal
Paschal has 592 recorded births since 1902 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1926 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #12406
- among boys today
- 592
- born since 1902
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 13%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Paschal is the #12406 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 592 recorded since 1902.
Social Security Administration records show Paschal recorded 592 times among boys since 1902, holding rank #12406 nationally today, ahead of 13% of boys, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1902 to 2024.
- #12406 among boys today
- 592 born since 1902
- 1920s peak decade
- 13% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Paschal is currently the #12406 boys' name in America, more common than 13% of boys - 592 born since 1902, peaking in the 1920s.
- #12406
- among boys today
- 592
- born since 1902
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 13%
- more common than other boys
Paschal vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#12406
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 13% of names given to boys today.
1920s
Peak decade
25% of everyone ever named Paschal was born in this single decade.
1926
Single peak year
21 babies were named Paschal in 1926 - its busiest year on record.
How Paschal compares
592 Top 40% higher than 60% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Paschal's all-time total is 61% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Paschal | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 592 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 21 | 23 | 22,252 |
Paschal's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Paschal's SSA record in two at 1941 and the more recent half accounts for 39% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 61%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1902, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1926 peak of 21, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Paschal at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1926
Current rank
#12,406
Active since
1902
Paschal popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1902–2024
- Peak year (1926)
- 21
- Annual births at peak, across 123 years of records
Paschal by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Paschal's strongest decade.
149 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 25% of all-time use.
Paschal births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1900s 11
1900s
11 births
- 1910s
1910s
112 births
- 1920s
1920s
149 births
- 1930s
1930s
79 births
- 1940s
1940s
96 births
- 1950s 48
1950s
48 births
- 1960s 36
1960s
36 births
- 1970s 17
1970s
17 births
- 1980s 7
1980s
7 births
- 1990s 5
1990s
5 births
- 2010s 20
2010s
20 births
- 2020s 12
2020s
12 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 149 births (25% of all-time use).
How Paschal compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Paschal's total volume
Paschal vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Paschal by state
Where Paschal concentrates geographically, total births since 1902
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Tennessee | | 5 | 0.8% |
Tennessee share of Paschal's total US births 0.8%
5 of 592 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Paschal? ▼
Paschal has been given to 592 babies in the U.S. since 1902, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #12406 as of the latest data. 21 babies were born in 1926, its single highest year.
When was Paschal most popular? ▼
Paschal was most popular in the 1920s decade with 149 total births. The single peak year was 1926.
Where is Paschal most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Paschal are Tennessee (5 births).
How long has the name Paschal been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Paschal since 1902 -- 123 years through the most recent 2024 data.
What names are similar to Paschal? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Pasquale, Pascual, Pascal, Pasqual, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Paschal's data
- Paschal's decade-level peak was the 1920s (149 total births); usage has since declined to 12 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Tennessee records the most Paschals (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Tennessee names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Paschal
Nearby Names Like Paschal
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Paschal
Pasquale Boy
#4898 10,138 births
Pascual Boy
#3106 3,054 births
Pascal Boy
#2753 2,550 births
Pasqual Boy
613 births
Pasco Boy
432 births
Compare Paschal side by side: Paschal vs Pasquale Paschal vs Pascual Paschal vs Pascal
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Paschal
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1,701 births · Peak 1924
Spence #12407
1,114 births · Peak 1970
Farrell #12404
4,355 births · Peak 1935
Orbin #12408
456 births · Peak 1916
Pate #12403
282 births · Peak 2003
Verlin #12409
3,812 births · Peak 1929
Teddie #12402
1,458 births · Peak 1940
Violet #12410
284 births · Peak 1928
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1902–2024 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Paschal: #12406 Boys' Name - 592 Births, Peak 1926." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/paschal. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Paschal draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.