Bart
Bart is a boy's name of Aramaic origin.
Meaning
Son of Talmai or son of the furrows.
Origin and history
Bart is a traditional masculine name derived as a short form of Bartholomew, which originates from the Aramaic name Bar-Talmai. It was moderately common in the mid-20th century in the United States, but usage has become rare in recent years. Today, it is widely recognized through pop culture while retaining a vintage, classic charm.
Popularity in the United States
16,356 babies in the United States have been named Bart since 1880. It ranks #924 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1922.
States where it is most popular
- CA (10 %)
- NY (9 %)
- TX (6.9 %)
- OH (6.7 %)
- IL (6.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 97 |
| 1890-1900 | 73 |
| 1900-1910 | 71 |
| 1910-1920 | 228 |
| 1920-1930 | 393 |
| 1930-1940 | 493 |
| 1940-1950 | 955 |
| 1950-1960 | 3,295 |
| 1960-1970 | 6,126 |
| 1970-1980 | 2,973 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,263 |
| 1990-2000 | 256 |
| 2000-2010 | 93 |
| 2010-2019 | 35 |
| 2020-2029 | 5 |
Famous people named Bart
- Bart Starr: athlete, football player
- Bart Conner: gymnast, olympian
- Bart Simpson: fictional character
Fun facts
- Bart developed as a familiar English diminutive of the biblical name Bartholomew.
- The name gained immense worldwide recognition through the animated character Bart Simpson, introduced in 1987.