unisex name
Pasteur
pas-TUR (French)
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Births on record 45
Pasteur is a unisex name with 2 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 11% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 1967 it was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
- Peaked in France in 1900, when 10 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1900.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Pasteur Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1900s to 1960s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 35 |
| 1910s | 0 |
| 1920s | 0 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 10 |
How Popular Is Pasteur?
In 1967, Pasteur was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Pasteur
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Pasteur Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Pasteur over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Pasteur
- French pas-TUR
Sibling Names for Pasteur
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Pasteur — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Pasteur
Is Pasteur a girl's or a boy's name?
Pasteur is used for both girls and boys. About 11% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Pasteur?
Pasteur has 2 syllables.
When was Pasteur most popular?
Pasteur peaked in 1900, when 10 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.