Pascale is a feminine given name of Latin origin that means "Easter". It comes from the Latin word "Pascha", which refers to the Jewish festival of Passover and ultimately to Christ's resurrection, as Easter was known in some languages. The name Pascale has been used since the Middle Ages and became popular during the Renaissance period in France.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals named Pascale. One of them is French painter Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, who had a sister named Pascale. Additionally, Italian astronomer Galileo Galilei's daughter was also named Pascale.
Today, Pascale remains a popular name in many countries around the world, including France, Italy, and Belgium. Despite its traditional origins, it continues to be chosen by parents for their daughters due to its unique sound and meaning.
Based on the statistics provided, the name Pascale has seen varying popularity over the decades in the United States. The name's peak years were from 1970 to 1980, with a high of 17 births recorded in 1971 and an average of about 12 births per year during this decade.
However, the name's popularity began to decline significantly starting in the late 1980s. From 1990 onwards, there were fewer than 15 births each year on average. The lowest point was reached between 2007 and 2011, with only about 5 births per year recorded during these years.
Despite this decline in popularity, the name Pascale continues to be used, although sparingly. Between 2012 and 2020, there were an average of about 8 births per year. Overall, since 1960, a total of 622 children have been named Pascale at birth in the United States.