Barth Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: BARTH //bɑːrθ//
Origin: Hebrew; Germanic
Meaning: Hebrew: 'son of the earth'; Germanic: 'brave'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Barth has its roots in the Hebrew name Baruch, meaning "blessed." This name was adapted into Greek as Barouch and later into Latin as Baruchus. The transition into Old French occurred as Baruch evolved into Barth, which was then adopted into Middle English.
The linguistic journey reflects a common pattern of Hebrew names being translated and transformed through various languages, particularly during the periods of the early Christian church and the spread of biblical texts across Europe. Historically, the name Barth is associated with several significant figures, particularly in the context of Christianity.
One notable example is Saint Bartholomew, one of the twelve apostles of Jesus, who is often identified with the name Barth. His presence in the New Testament and subsequent veneration in Christian tradition, especially in the Middle Ages, contributed to the name's prominence.
The name appears in various forms in biblical translations, including the King James Bible, which helped solidify its usage in English-speaking contexts. Culturally, the name Barth carries connotations of blessing and favor, stemming from its original meaning.
This association has lent the name a sense of dignity and respect throughout history. In addition, the name has been linked to various saints and religious figures, enhancing its significance in Christian communities.
The diminutive form "Bart" has also emerged, often used affectionately, though Barth itself remains a strong, standalone name with deep historical roots.
Famous people named Barth
In this section, you will find notable people named Barth. 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 Barth who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
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Barth Davis is a musician best known for his contributions to the jazz genre and collaborations with various artists.
Sibling suggestions
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Similar names
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Barth was first seen in the United States in 1916.
Barth has ranked as high as #1053 nationally, which occurred in 1955, and has been most popular in Pennsylvania.
In the past 5 years the name Barth has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Barth 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 Barth was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Barth (1963)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| PA | 5 |
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 Barth.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1976 | 7 |
| 1975 | 5 |
| 1972 | 5 |
| 1971 | 6 |
| 1969 | 11 |
| 1968 | 10 |
| 1967 | 9 |
| 1966 | 10 |
| 1965 | 13 |
| 1964 | 18 |
| 1963 | 23 |
| 1962 | 20 |
| 1961 | 23 |
| 1960 | 19 |
| 1959 | 11 |
| 1958 | 18 |
| 1957 | 16 |
| 1956 | 26 |
| 1955 | 26 |
| 1954 | 16 |
| 1953 | 17 |
| 1952 | 8 |
| 1951 | 9 |
| 1950 | 8 |
| 1949 | 5 |
| 1948 | 8 |
| 1947 | 8 |
| 1946 | 8 |
| 1945 | 5 |
| 1944 | 8 |
| 1943 | 12 |
| 1942 | 5 |
| 1941 | 5 |
| 1940 | 5 |
| 1938 | 7 |
| 1937 | 7 |
| 1936 | 7 |
| 1935 | 7 |
| 1932 | 5 |
| 1931 | 7 |
| 1929 | 6 |
| 1928 | 5 |
| 1922 | 5 |
| 1918 | 5 |
| 1916 | 6 |