Pasquinel
An Italian masculine name of unknown origin, possibly a diminutive form.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Pasquinel. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Pasquinel today is around 44 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Pasquinel births was 1979 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Pasquinel. 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 Pasquinel. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1979
5 babies that year
Average age
44
years old
1979 SSA rank
#6,784
Tracked since 1979
Popularity
Pasquinel: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Pasquinel 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 Pasquinel during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Pasquinel
The name Pasquinel is derived from the Italian word "Pasquino," which refers to a famous ancient Roman statue known as the Talking Statue or the Statue of Pasquino. The statue itself dates back to the 3rd century BC and is believed to have originally depicted either Hercules or Ajax.
During the 16th century, the Pasquino statue became a popular place for Romans to anonymously post satirical poems and criticisms of the Pope and the Church. These handwritten verses and epigrams came to be known as "pasquinades," and the statue itself became a symbol of free speech and political dissent.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Pasquinel can be found in the work of the Italian writer and satirist Pietro Aretino (1492-1556). Aretino referred to himself as "Pasquinel" in his writings, likely as a nod to the Pasquino statue and the tradition of pasquinades.
Another notable figure associated with the name Pasquinel was the French satirist and playwright Pasquin Le Motteux (1663-1718). Le Motteux was known for his biting satires and translations of Spanish and Italian works, including the first English translation of Miguel de Cervantes' "Don Quixote."
In the 18th century, the name Pasquinel was also used as a pseudonym by the English writer and critic John Oldmixon (1673-1742). Oldmixon published several works under the name "Pasquinel," including political satires and critiques of contemporary writers and politicians.
One of the most famous bearers of the name Pasquinel was the Italian artist and caricaturist Pier Leone Ghezzi (1674-1755). Ghezzi was known for his satirical drawings and caricatures, many of which were inspired by the tradition of pasquinades and the Pasquino statue.
A more recent figure to bear the name Pasquinel was the French writer and critic Louis Passard (1903-1998), who published under the pseudonym "Pasquinel." Passard was known for his critical essays and reviews on literature and art, as well as his translations of works by authors such as T.S. Eliot and James Joyce.
People
Pasquinel + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with P
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FAQ
Pasquinel: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Pasquinel?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Pasquinel 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Pasquinel a common name?
We classify Pasquinel as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Pasquinel most popular?
The single biggest year for Pasquinel was 1979, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Pasquinel is about 44 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 Pasquinel in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Pasquinel a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Pasquinel 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 Pasquinel still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Pasquinel 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 Pasquinel 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 share the name Pasquinel?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.