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Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: Bart //bɑrt//
Origin: Hebrew; Dutch; English
Meaning: Hebrew: 'son of the earth'; Dutch: 'brave'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Bart is derived from the Hebrew name Bartholomaios, which means "son of the furrow" or "son of the farmer." This name was adapted into Greek as Bartholomaios and subsequently into Latin as Bartholomaeus. The name entered the English language through the Old French form Bartolome, which was used in medieval England.
The evolution of the name reflects the linguistic transitions from Hebrew to Greek, Latin, and then into the vernacular languages of Europe, showcasing the cultural exchanges that occurred over centuries. Historically, Bart is often associated with Saint Bartholomew, one of the twelve apostles of Jesus, who is traditionally believed to have been martyred in the first century CE.
His feast day is celebrated on August 24, and he is recognized in various Christian traditions, including the Roman Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox Church. The name gained prominence in the Middle Ages, particularly in Christian contexts, as saints' names were commonly adopted by families and individuals seeking to honor their faith.
The name Bart has also been linked to various cultural and literary references throughout history. In the context of Christian iconography, Saint Bartholomew is often depicted holding a knife, symbolizing his martyrdom, which has contributed to the name's enduring significance in religious art and literature.
Additionally, Bart serves as a diminutive form of Bartholomew, reflecting a trend in many cultures to create affectionate or informal versions of longer names. This linguistic practice has helped maintain the name's relevance across different eras and regions.
Famous people named Bart
In this section, you will find notable people named Bart. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Bart who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
We also feature individuals named Bart who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.
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Bart Simpson is a fictional character best known for The Simpsons, The Simpsons Movie, and various video games.
Bart Starr is a former professional American football player best known for his time with the Green Bay Packers and winning Super Bowl I and II.
Fictional characters named Bart
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Bart Simpson is a fictional character from the animated television series The Simpsons. He is the mischievous and rebellious son of Homer and Marge Simpson, known for his catchphrase 'Eat my shorts!' and his antics at school.
Sibling suggestions
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Similar names
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Bart was first seen in the United States in 1880.
Bart has ranked as high as #526 nationally, which occurred in 1959, and has been most popular in California, New York, Texas, Ohio, and Illinois.
In the past 5 years the name Bart has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Bart is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Bart was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Bart.
| Year | Total Births | Boy | Girl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 2019 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 2016 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 2015 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 2014 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 2012 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 2011 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 2009 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 2007 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 2006 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 2005 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 2004 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 2003 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 2002 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 2001 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 2000 | 18 | 18 | 0 |
| 1999 | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| 1998 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 1997 | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| 1996 | 26 | 26 | 0 |
| 1995 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 1994 | 31 | 31 | 0 |
| 1993 | 29 | 29 | 0 |
| 1992 | 26 | 26 | 0 |
| 1991 | 28 | 28 | 0 |
| 1990 | 61 | 61 | 0 |
| 1989 | 58 | 58 | 0 |
| 1988 | 72 | 72 | 0 |
| 1987 | 94 | 94 | 0 |
| 1986 | 108 | 108 | 0 |
| 1985 | 121 | 121 | 0 |
| 1984 | 139 | 139 | 0 |
| 1983 | 110 | 110 | 0 |
| 1982 | 175 | 175 | 0 |
| 1981 | 175 | 175 | 0 |
| 1980 | 211 | 211 | 0 |
| 1979 | 215 | 215 | 0 |
| 1978 | 183 | 183 | 0 |
| 1977 | 203 | 203 | 0 |
| 1976 | 239 | 239 | 0 |
| 1975 | 275 | 275 | 0 |
| 1974 | 259 | 259 | 0 |
| 1973 | 303 | 303 | 0 |
| 1972 | 343 | 343 | 0 |
| 1971 | 457 | 457 | 0 |
| 1970 | 496 | 496 | 0 |
| 1969 | 552 | 552 | 0 |
| 1968 | 574 | 574 | 0 |
| 1967 | 540 | 535 | 5 |
| 1966 | 453 | 453 | 0 |
| 1965 | 497 | 497 | 0 |
| 1964 | 576 | 576 | 0 |
| 1963 | 657 | 657 | 0 |
| 1962 | 633 | 633 | 0 |
| 1961 | 753 | 753 | 0 |
| 1960 | 896 | 896 | 0 |
| 1959 | 1,022 | 1,022 | 0 |
| 1958 | 688 | 688 | 0 |
| 1957 | 269 | 269 | 0 |
| 1956 | 257 | 257 | 0 |
| 1955 | 317 | 317 | 0 |
| 1954 | 196 | 196 | 0 |
| 1953 | 179 | 179 | 0 |
| 1952 | 137 | 137 | 0 |
| 1951 | 103 | 103 | 0 |
| 1950 | 127 | 127 | 0 |
| 1949 | 112 | 112 | 0 |
| 1948 | 120 | 120 | 0 |
| 1947 | 126 | 126 | 0 |
| 1946 | 98 | 98 | 0 |
| 1945 | 76 | 76 | 0 |
| 1944 | 72 | 72 | 0 |
| 1943 | 106 | 106 | 0 |
| 1942 | 94 | 94 | 0 |
| 1941 | 76 | 76 | 0 |
| 1940 | 75 | 75 | 0 |
| 1939 | 71 | 71 | 0 |
| 1938 | 54 | 54 | 0 |
| 1937 | 54 | 54 | 0 |
| 1936 | 39 | 39 | 0 |
| 1935 | 36 | 36 | 0 |
| 1934 | 59 | 59 | 0 |
| 1933 | 41 | 41 | 0 |
| 1932 | 56 | 56 | 0 |
| 1931 | 42 | 42 | 0 |
| 1930 | 41 | 41 | 0 |
| 1929 | 43 | 43 | 0 |
| 1928 | 36 | 36 | 0 |
| 1927 | 36 | 36 | 0 |
| 1926 | 41 | 41 | 0 |
| 1925 | 38 | 38 | 0 |
| 1924 | 47 | 47 | 0 |
| 1923 | 32 | 32 | 0 |
| 1922 | 44 | 44 | 0 |
| 1921 | 42 | 42 | 0 |
| 1920 | 34 | 34 | 0 |
| 1919 | 26 | 26 | 0 |
| 1918 | 30 | 30 | 0 |
| 1917 | 33 | 33 | 0 |
| 1916 | 25 | 25 | 0 |
| 1915 | 17 | 17 | 0 |
| 1914 | 30 | 30 | 0 |
| 1913 | 22 | 22 | 0 |
| 1912 | 18 | 18 | 0 |
| 1911 | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| 1910 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1909 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1907 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1906 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1905 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 1904 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1903 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1902 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1901 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1900 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1899 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1897 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1896 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1895 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1894 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1893 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1892 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1891 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1890 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1889 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1888 | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| 1887 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1886 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1885 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1884 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1883 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1882 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1881 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1880 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
Top States for Bart (1994)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| OH | 5 |