Girl · #9,068 in 2026

Pasty

A pasty is a British baked turnover pastry, a variety of which is particularly associated with Cornwall and Devon but has spread all over the United Kingdom and elsewhere through the Cornish diaspora. It consists of a filling, typically meat and vegetables, baked in a folded and crimped shortcrust pastry circle.

Current Rank
#9,068
Peak Rank
#4,467 (1956)
Total Babies
136
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1927
First Year
1975
Last Year
1956
Peak Year
#4467
Peak Rank
136
Total Count
23
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Pasty

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

A pasty is a British baked turnover pastry, a variety of which is particularly associated with Cornwall and Devon but has spread all over the United Kingdom and elsewhere through the Cornish diaspora. It consists of a filling, typically meat and vegetables, baked in a folded and crimped shortcrust pastry circle.

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Origin & history
An old postcard from Cornwall showing a partly eaten pasty Despite the modern pasty's strong association with Cornwall, its origins are unclear. The English word "pasty" derives from Medieval French (O.Fr. paste from V.Lat pasta ) for a pie, filled with venison , salmon or other meat, vegetables or cheese, baked without a dish. In 1393, Le Ménagier de Paris contains recipes for pasté with venison, veal , beef or mutton . Other early references to pasties include a charter that was granted by King John of England to the town of Great Yarmouth in 1208. The town was bound to send to the sheriffs

The Story of Pasty

Pasty first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1927, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1956, when 8 Pastys were born — ranking #4,467 that year. As of 2026, Pasty ranks #9,068 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 136 Pastys have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1920s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Pasty

Phonetically similar names — useful when Pasty is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

  • Pastilles
  • Piste
  • Pastie
  • Pesty
  • Pasto
  • Postie
  • Posti
  • Basti
  • Past
  • Passed
  • Pasta
  • Pastor

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Pasty

What does the name Pasty mean?
A pasty is a British baked turnover pastry, a variety of which is particularly associated with Cornwall and Devon but has spread all over the United Kingdom and elsewhere through the Cornish diaspora. It consists of a filling, typically meat and vegetables, baked in a folded and crimped shortcrust pastry circle.
How popular is Pasty in 2026?
In 2026, Pasty ranks #9,068 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Pasty most popular?
Pasty reached its peak popularity in 1956, ranking #4,467 that year with 8 babies given the name.
Is Pasty a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Pasty is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Pasty?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Pasty include Maleta, Catheline, Louvella. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Pasty

Pasty is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1927 and has accumulated 136 births in the dataset. Pasty's peak popularity came in 1956 when it ranked #4,467. Use the chart and map above to compare Pasty's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.