Holding steady, #8,910 for boys today.
Popularity of Pesach since 1990
Babies named Pesach per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 21 |
| 2000s | 31 |
| 2010s | 53 |
| 2020s | 37 |
Meaning & origin
Pesach is a distinctly Hebrew name directly tied to the Jewish festival of Passover. In the United States, it has been in use since at least 1990, when it first appeared in Social Security records. Its rank in 2025 is 8,910, with only about 1 in 213,510 boys receiving the name that year, marking it as a rare choice. The name reached its peak popularity in 2017, and its trajectory has been stable, suggesting a consistent but niche appeal within Jewish communities. While no single state dominates its usage, Pesach is almost exclusively found among families observing the holiday. The name's etymology is clear and rooted in religious history, providing a meaningful connection to heritage.
Pesach is the Hebrew name for the Passover holiday, derived from the verb pasach, meaning 'to pass over' or 'to spare', referencing the biblical story where the angel of death passed over the homes of the Israelites. The name has been used among Jewish families for centuries, often given to boys born during or near the Passover festival.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Pesi
Sibling names for Pesach
Names that share Pesach's style, for a brother or sister.
