Bartholomew Boy
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)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 5 |
1881 | 8 |
1882 | 7 |
1883 | 7 |
1884 | 9 |
1885 | 15 |
1886 | 12 |
1887 | 7 |
1888 | 7 |
1889 | 10 |
1890 | 13 |
1891 | 8 |
1892 | 9 |
1893 | 5 |
1894 | 11 |
1895 | 6 |
1896 | 8 |
1897 | 5 |
1898 | 7 |
1899 | 6 |
1900 | 5 |
1902 | 7 |
1903 | 8 |
1905 | 6 |
1906 | 10 |
1907 | 8 |
1909 | 8 |
1910 | 11 |
1911 | 9 |
1912 | 14 |
1913 | 29 |
1914 | 42 |
1915 | 31 |
1916 | 45 |
1917 | 36 |
1918 | 40 |
1919 | 33 |
1920 | 40 |
1921 | 46 |
1922 | 25 |
1923 | 32 |
1924 | 41 |
1925 | 39 |
1926 | 39 |
1927 | 29 |
1928 | 31 |
1929 | 23 |
1930 | 29 |
1931 | 22 |
1932 | 24 |
1933 | 20 |
1934 | 28 |
1935 | 31 |
1936 | 26 |
1937 | 21 |
1938 | 27 |
1939 | 23 |
1940 | 36 |
1941 | 29 |
1942 | 39 |
1943 | 33 |
1944 | 25 |
1945 | 34 |
1946 | 26 |
1947 | 28 |
1948 | 33 |
1949 | 35 |
1950 | 33 |
1951 | 36 |
1952 | 40 |
1953 | 54 |
1954 | 35 |
1955 | 40 |
1956 | 57 |
1957 | 46 |
1958 | 49 |
1959 | 47 |
1960 | 33 |
1961 | 40 |
1962 | 40 |
1963 | 46 |
1964 | 38 |
1965 | 40 |
1966 | 43 |
1967 | 44 |
1968 | 48 |
1969 | 75 |
1970 | 58 |
1971 | 71 |
1972 | 51 |
1973 | 59 |
1974 | 66 |
1975 | 62 |
1976 | 64 |
1977 | 62 |
1978 | 49 |
1979 | 55 |
1980 | 71 |
1981 | 56 |
1982 | 60 |
1983 | 50 |
1984 | 51 |
1985 | 62 |
1986 | 41 |
1987 | 63 |
1988 | 55 |
1989 | 49 |
1990 | 49 |
1991 | 35 |
1992 | 32 |
1993 | 26 |
1994 | 21 |
1995 | 24 |
1996 | 26 |
1997 | 24 |
1998 | 18 |
1999 | 16 |
2000 | 26 |
2001 | 10 |
2002 | 20 |
2003 | 18 |
2004 | 7 |
2005 | 20 |
2006 | 16 |
2007 | 16 |
2008 | 11 |
2009 | 7 |
2010 | 10 |
2011 | 19 |
2012 | 14 |
2013 | 12 |
2014 | 11 |
2015 | 20 |
2016 | 17 |
2017 | 22 |
2018 | 35 |
2019 | 34 |
2020 | 22 |
2021 | 37 |
2022 | 29 |
2023 | 33 |
2024 | 35 |