Paschal is of Latin origin, derived from 'Pascha', meaning 'Passover'. It was initially used to refer to someone who had been baptized during the Easter season. The name gained popularity in France during the Middle Ages and has since been adopted by other cultures as well. Paschal's feast day is celebrated on May 17th.
The name Paschal experienced fluctuations in popularity over the years, with its highest occurrence being 21 births in 1926. However, it seems to have been more commonly used during the early to mid-20th century, with a significant decline in usage from the 1950s onwards. Recently, it has seen a slight resurgence, with 7 or 8 births recorded in 2016, 2019, and 2021 respectively. Overall, there were a total of 587 births named Paschal between 1902 and 2021.