Pasqualina
A feminine name of Italian origin meaning "she who is born at Easter".
Name Census estimates that about 112 living Americans carry the first name Pasqualina. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Pasqualina today is around 61 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Pasqualina births was 1919 (40 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Pasqualina. 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.
People living today
112
~ 1 in 3,060,307 Americans
Peak year
1919
40 babies that year
Average age
61
years old
2015 SSA rank
#15,944
Tracked since 1908
Popularity
Pasqualina: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Pasqualina from the 1900s through to the 2010s, spanning 8 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 224 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1920s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Pasqualina 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 Pasqualina during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Pasqualinas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 6 states and territories. New York, Massachusetts, Connecticut recorded the most babies named Pasqualina, while Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Rhode Island recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 41 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Pasqualina
Pasqualina is a feminine given name of Italian origin, derived from the Late Latin name "Paschalius," which itself stems from the Hebrew name "Pesach," meaning "Passover." The name is associated with the Christian celebration of Easter, which commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
The earliest recorded use of the name Pasqualina dates back to the medieval period in Italy. It was particularly popular among Italian Catholics, who often chose names with religious significance for their children. During this time, the name was sometimes spelled as "Paschalina" or "Pascualina."
In the 13th century, a notable figure named Pasqualina Monaldeschi lived in Orvieto, Italy. She was a member of the affluent Monaldeschi family and is mentioned in historical records for her involvement in local religious and charitable activities.
Another historical figure associated with the name Pasqualina is Pasqualina Leuzzi (c. 1490–1548), an Italian nun and mystic who lived in Naples. She is venerated as a Blessed in the Catholic Church and is known for her spiritual visions and writings.
In the 16th century, Pasqualina Baglioni (1527–1559) was an Italian noblewoman from Perugia. She was the daughter of Giampaolo Baglioni, a powerful condottiero (mercenary leader), and played a role in the political intrigues of her time.
The name Pasqualina also appears in literature, such as in the novel "The Betrothed" ("I Promessi Sposi") by Alessandro Manzoni, where one of the characters is named Pasqualina Angarani.
In the 19th century, Pasqualina Pozzessere (1835–1870) was an Italian painter known for her portraits and religious works. She studied at the Accademia di Belle Arti di Napoli and exhibited her paintings in various cities in Italy.
While the name Pasqualina has its roots in Italian culture and Christianity, it has also been adopted by families of different backgrounds and nationalities over time, carrying its meaningful connection to the Easter celebration and religious tradition.
People
Pasqualina + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with P
Other first names starting with P with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Pasqualina: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Pasqualina?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 112 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Pasqualina 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 3,060,307 US residents.
Is Pasqualina a common name?
We classify Pasqualina as "Very Rare". It ranks above 66.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 641 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Pasqualina most popular?
The single biggest year for Pasqualina was 1919, when 40 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Pasqualina is about 61 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Pasqualina a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Pasqualina 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.
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.