Bartholomew Boy

Popularity: #889 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

Pronunciationbar-THOL-uh-myoo / /bɑːrˈθɒləmjuː/

Hebrew; Greek; Aramaic

Meaning

Hebrew: 'son of the furrow'; Greek: 'heavy' or 'son of the earth'

Historical & Cultural Background

Bartholomew is a name of Hebrew origin, derived from 'Bar-Talmay', meaning 'son of the furrow'. It is commonly associated with one of the twelve apostles of Jesus in the New Testament, known for his missionary work. The name has been used in various cultures, particularly in Christian contexts, and has variations in many languages. It has also appeared in literature and art throughout history.

Trend Summary

Bartholomew has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, often considered a classic name with a steady, if modest, presence.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Bart
  • Barth
  • Bartholomeo

International Variants

  • Bartolomeo (Italian)
  • Bartolomé (Spanish)
  • Bartholomaios (Greek)

Famous people named Bartholomew

Bartholomew Dias was a Portuguese explorer known for being the first European to sail around the southern tip of Africa.

Bartholomew Roberts, also known as Black Bart, was a Welsh pirate who captured over 400 ships during the early 18th century.

Bartholomew Cubbins is a character created by Dr. Seuss, known for his adventures in the book 'Bartholomew and the Oobleck'.

Bartholomew of the English was a 13th-century scholar and theologian known for his contributions to medieval philosophy.

Fictional characters named Bartholomew

Bartholomew Cubbins is the protagonist in Dr. Seuss's book 'Bartholomew and the Oobleck', where he encounters a magical substance.

Bartholomew is a character in the animated series 'The Simpsons', known for his role as a student in Springfield Elementary.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Bartholomew was first seen in the United States in 1880. Bartholomew has ranked as high as #1044 nationally, which occurred in 1969, and has been most popular in New York, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, California, and New Jersey. In the past 5 years the name Bartholomew has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Bartholomew (2022)

StateBirthsShare
TX 5
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
18805
18818
18827
18837
18849
188515
188612
18877
18887
188910
189013
18918
18929
18935
189411
18956
18968
18975
18987
18996
19005
19027
19038
19056
190610
19078
19098
191011
19119
191214
191329
191442
191531
191645
191736
191840
191933
192040
192146
192225
192332
192441
192539
192639
192729
192831
192923
193029
193122
193224
193320
193428
193531
193626
193721
193827
193923
194036
194129
194239
194333
194425
194534
194626
194728
194833
194935
195033
195136
195240
195354
195435
195540
195657
195746
195849
195947
196033
196140
196240
196346
196438
196540
196643
196744
196848
196975
197058
197171
197251
197359
197466
197562
197664
197762
197849
197955
198071
198156
198260
198350
198451
198562
198641
198763
198855
198949
199049
199135
199232
199326
199421
199524
199626
199724
199818
199916
200026
200110
200220
200318
20047
200520
200616
200716
200811
20097
201010
201119
201214
201312
201411
201520
201617
201722
201835
201934
202022
202137
202229
202333
202435