Bartley Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationBART-lee / /ˈbɑːrtli/Irish; English
Meaning
Irish: 'son of the servant of the lord'; English: 'fortified place'
Historical & Cultural Background
Bartley is derived from the Irish surname Bartley, which is a diminutive of the name Bartholomew. The name Bartholomew has biblical roots, being one of the apostles of Jesus. In English-speaking countries, Bartley has been used as both a first name and a surname. The name has seen varying levels of popularity over the years.
Trend Summary
Bartley has experienced fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable presence in the 20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Bart
- Bartie
International Variants
- Bartolomeo (Italian)
- Bartolomé (Spanish)
Famous people named Bartley
Bartley Gorman was a British bare-knuckle boxer known as the 'King of the Gypsies'.
Bartley C. Crum was an American attorney and political activist involved in civil rights.
Bartley J. Madden is an American businessman and philanthropist.
Bartley R. Griffith is an American surgeon known for his work in heart transplantation.
Fictional characters named Bartley
Bartley is a character in the novel 'The Last of the Mohicans' by James Fenimore Cooper.
Bartley is a character in the play 'The Last Days of Judas Iscariot' by Stephen Adly Guirgis.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Bartley was first seen in the United States in 1886. Bartley has ranked as high as #1065 nationally, which occurred in 1959, and has been most popular in California, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Illinois, and Indiana. In the past 5 years the name Bartley has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Bartley (1977)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| IN | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1886 | 9 |
| 1888 | 5 |
| 1889 | 7 |
| 1896 | 6 |
| 1897 | 5 |
| 1900 | 10 |
| 1903 | 6 |
| 1904 | 8 |
| 1905 | 6 |
| 1908 | 5 |
| 1910 | 6 |
| 1912 | 7 |
| 1913 | 11 |
| 1914 | 14 |
| 1915 | 19 |
| 1916 | 22 |
| 1917 | 22 |
| 1918 | 21 |
| 1919 | 13 |
| 1920 | 26 |
| 1921 | 20 |
| 1922 | 17 |
| 1923 | 16 |
| 1924 | 17 |
| 1925 | 24 |
| 1926 | 14 |
| 1927 | 14 |
| 1928 | 20 |
| 1929 | 14 |
| 1930 | 19 |
| 1931 | 21 |
| 1932 | 20 |
| 1933 | 19 |
| 1934 | 18 |
| 1935 | 15 |
| 1936 | 16 |
| 1937 | 18 |
| 1938 | 17 |
| 1939 | 23 |
| 1940 | 19 |
| 1941 | 17 |
| 1942 | 23 |
| 1943 | 16 |
| 1944 | 19 |
| 1945 | 15 |
| 1946 | 18 |
| 1947 | 20 |
| 1948 | 26 |
| 1949 | 28 |
| 1950 | 17 |
| 1951 | 22 |
| 1952 | 15 |
| 1953 | 22 |
| 1954 | 15 |
| 1955 | 27 |
| 1956 | 18 |
| 1957 | 21 |
| 1958 | 27 |
| 1959 | 68 |
| 1960 | 56 |
| 1961 | 46 |
| 1962 | 40 |
| 1963 | 36 |
| 1964 | 40 |
| 1965 | 30 |
| 1966 | 36 |
| 1967 | 26 |
| 1968 | 41 |
| 1969 | 48 |
| 1970 | 46 |
| 1971 | 42 |
| 1972 | 32 |
| 1973 | 20 |
| 1974 | 28 |
| 1975 | 29 |
| 1976 | 22 |
| 1977 | 27 |
| 1978 | 24 |
| 1979 | 23 |
| 1980 | 20 |
| 1981 | 18 |
| 1982 | 15 |
| 1983 | 15 |
| 1984 | 14 |
| 1985 | 27 |
| 1986 | 9 |
| 1987 | 16 |
| 1988 | 13 |
| 1989 | 12 |
| 1990 | 8 |
| 1991 | 13 |
| 1992 | 9 |
| 1993 | 7 |
| 1999 | 6 |
| 2007 | 5 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2021 | 6 |