Holding steady.
Popularity of Pasqualina since 1908
Babies named Pasqualina per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1919, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Pasqualina's real moment was 1911.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 18 |
| 1910s | 223 |
| 1920s | 224 |
| 1930s | 60 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 20 |
| 1960s | 47 |
| 1970s | 43 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 6 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Pasqualina is an Italian feminine diminutive of Pasquale, rooted in the Latin word for Easter. In U.S. records, the name first appeared in 1908, reaching its highest usage in 1911 during a period of high Italian immigration, but it has since become vanishingly rare. Its trajectory has remained stable at near-zero usage for decades, and it does not appear in recent top states or popularity rankings. While not currently revived, Pasqualina retains a distinct heritage appeal for families honoring Italian traditions. The name reflects a classic pattern of Italian feminine diminutives (like Giuseppina or Carmela) that saw brief popularity in the early 20th century.
Pasqualina is the feminine diminutive of Pasquale, the Italian form of the Latin name Paschalis, meaning 'relating to Easter' (from Latin 'pascha', 'Easter', itself from Hebrew 'pesach' 'Passover'). The name has been used in Italy since the Middle Ages, particularly for girls born around Easter. Its use spread to Italian diaspora communities in the Americas and elsewhere.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Pasqua, Lina, Pascu
Variants: Pascualina, Paskalina
Sibling names for Pasqualina
Names that share Pasqualina's style, for a brother or sister.
