Paskel
An invented name of uncertain meaning, perhaps derived from Pascal.
Name Census estimates that about 1 living Americans carry the first name Paskel. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Paskel today is around 86 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Paskel births was 1928 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Paskel. 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
- • The typical person named Paskel is about 86 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Paskels were born before 1950.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Paskel. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
1
~ 1 in 342,754,338 Americans
Peak year
1928
6 babies that year
Average age
86
years old
1931 SSA rank
#4,192
Tracked since 1920
Popularity
Paskel: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Paskel from the 1920s through to the 1930s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 11 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1920s peak, Paskel remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Paskel 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 Paskel 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 Paskel
The name Paskel is believed to have originated from the ancient Semitic language of Aramaic, which was widely spoken in the Middle East during the 8th century BCE to the 7th century CE. The name is derived from the Aramaic word "paskal," which means "to spread" or "to scatter." This suggests that the name may have been given to individuals who were known for their ability to disseminate knowledge or ideas.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Paskel can be found in the ancient Jewish text, the Talmud. In the tractate of Shabbat, there is a mention of a Rabbi named Paskel, who lived in the 3rd century CE. This reference indicates that the name was in use among Jewish communities during the Talmudic era.
In the 5th century CE, there was a Christian scholar and theologian named Paskel of Antioch, who was known for his contributions to the study of biblical exegesis. He wrote several commentaries on the books of the Old Testament and was regarded as a prominent figure in the early Christian church.
During the Byzantine Empire, a renowned philosopher and mathematician named Paskel Diodorus lived in the 6th century CE. He is credited with developing new methods for calculating the volume of irregular solids, which laid the foundation for the field of integral calculus.
In the 9th century CE, a Persian scholar named Paskel al-Khwarizmi made significant contributions to the fields of mathematics, astronomy, and geography. He is best known for his work on the development of the algebraic concept and for introducing the decimal number system to the Western world.
Another notable figure bearing the name Paskel was a 12th-century French theologian and philosopher named Paskel of Tours. He was renowned for his teachings on the metaphysical concepts of being and existence, and his works influenced the development of scholastic philosophy during the medieval period.
While the name Paskel has its roots in ancient Semitic languages, it has been adopted and used across various cultures and regions throughout history. The individuals mentioned above serve as examples of the diverse backgrounds and achievements associated with this unique name.
People
Paskel + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Paskel 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
Paskel: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Paskel?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Paskel 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 342,754,338 US residents.
Is Paskel a common name?
We classify Paskel as "Very Rare". It ranks above 3.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 16 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Paskel most popular?
The single biggest year for Paskel was 1928, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Paskel is about 86 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 Paskel in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Paskel a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Paskel in the SSA data are male. 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 Paskel still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Paskel 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 Paskel 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 people are called Paskel?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.