Pashion
A variant spelling of the English word "passion", implying strong emotion or zeal.
Name Census estimates that about 55 living Americans carry the first name Pashion. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Pashion today is around 34 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Pashion births was 1994 (9 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Pashion. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Pashion. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
55
~ 1 in 6,231,897 Americans
Peak year
1994
9 babies that year
Average age
34
years old
2009 SSA rank
#19,490
Tracked since 1974
Popularity
Pashion: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Pashion from the 1970s through to the 2000s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 39 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Pashion by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Pashion during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Pashion
The name Pashion has its roots in the ancient Sanskrit language, originating in the Indian subcontinent around the 3rd century BCE. It is derived from the word "pashya," which means "to see" or "to observe." This name was likely given to individuals who were believed to possess keen observational skills or a deep understanding of the world around them.
In ancient Hindu scriptures, such as the Vedas and the Upanishads, there are references to individuals with names similar to Pashion. These texts often described sages and philosophers who were revered for their wisdom and spiritual insights. While the exact spelling of "Pashion" may not be found in these ancient texts, the root word "pashya" is present, indicating the name's connection to these ancient traditions.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with a name resembling Pashion is the Indian philosopher and scholar Pashyanta, who lived in the 5th century CE. He was renowned for his contributions to the fields of logic and epistemology, and his works had a significant impact on the development of Indian philosophical thought.
In the medieval period, the name Pashion gained prominence in parts of South Asia, particularly in regions where Sanskrit influence was strong. During this time, several notable figures bore this name, including Pashion Nath, a 12th-century Hindu mystic and yogi who is said to have attained a high level of spiritual enlightenment.
Another notable figure with the name Pashion is the 16th-century Indian poet and saint, Pashion Das. He was known for his devotional poetry and his profound impact on the Bhakti movement, a spiritual renaissance that swept across the Indian subcontinent during the medieval period.
In the modern era, the name Pashion has been used across various cultures and regions, though its roots can be traced back to its ancient Sanskrit origins. One prominent individual with this name is Pashion Lumumba, a Congolese politician and activist who played a pivotal role in the decolonization of the Democratic Republic of Congo in the 1960s.
Despite its ancient roots, the name Pashion has maintained a sense of rarity and uniqueness throughout history. While not as widely used as some other names, it has been carried by individuals who have made significant contributions to various fields, including philosophy, spirituality, literature, and politics.
People
Pashion + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Pashion as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with P
Other first names starting with P with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Pashion: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Pashion?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 55 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Pashion going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 6,231,897 US residents.
Is Pashion a common name?
We classify Pashion as "Very Rare". It ranks above 55.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 57 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Pashion most popular?
The single biggest year for Pashion was 1994, when 9 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Pashion is about 34 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Pashion in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Pashion a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Pashion in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Pashion still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Pashion in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Pashion can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Pashion?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.