Bartholomew
Bartholomew is a boy's name of Aramaic origin.
Meaning
Son of Talmai (or son of furrows / farmer).
Origin and history
Bartholomew is a classic name of Aramaic origin meaning son of Talmai. Historically prominent through its biblical association as one of the Twelve Apostles, it has remained a timeless, traditional choice. In the United States, it is a rare given name, maintaining a steady but low level of modern usage.
Popularity in the United States
4,271 babies in the United States have been named Bartholomew since 1880. It ranks #1911 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1732.
States where it is most popular
- NY (48.7 %)
- PA (13.2 %)
- MA (7.7 %)
- NJ (6.8 %)
- CA (6.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 87 |
| 1890-1900 | 78 |
| 1900-1910 | 52 |
| 1910-1920 | 290 |
| 1920-1930 | 345 |
| 1930-1940 | 251 |
| 1940-1950 | 318 |
| 1950-1960 | 437 |
| 1960-1970 | 447 |
| 1970-1980 | 597 |
| 1980-1990 | 558 |
| 1990-2000 | 271 |
| 2000-2010 | 151 |
| 2010-2019 | 194 |
| 2020-2029 | 195 |
Famous people named Bartholomew
- Bartholomew Roberts: Pirate Captain
Nicknames
Bart, Tolly, Barty
Fun facts
- Bartholomew is best known as one of the Twelve Apostles in the Christian New Testament.
- The short form Bart became globally recognizable through pop culture in the late 20th century.