Holding steady.
Popularity of Pasco since 1907
Babies named Pasco per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1919, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Pasco's real moment was 1907.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 5 |
| 1910s | 126 |
| 1920s | 161 |
| 1930s | 54 |
| 1940s | 44 |
| 1950s | 31 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 11 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Pasco is an exceedingly rare name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1907 with just one birth. It has never entered the top 1000 and remains a highly unusual choice. The name's peak year was 1907, and its trajectory has been stable at near-zero usage ever since. While no top states recorded the name, its Cornish roots and Easter association give it a subtle historical dimension. For parents seeking a name that is virtually unheard of yet grounded in a genuine surname tradition, Pasco offers quiet distinction.
Pasco is likely a given name derived from the Cornish surname Pascoe, which itself comes from the Latin name Paschalis, a name referring to Easter (from Latin 'pascha'). In Cornwall, it was traditionally a baptismal name given at Easter time. The name has been in occasional use in England and the United States since the early 1900s, though it remains rare.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Pascoe
Sibling names for Pasco
Names that share Pasco's style, for a brother or sister.
