Bartley Boy

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: BART-lee //ˈbɑːrtli//

Origin: Irish; English

Meaning: Irish: 'son of the servant of the lord'; English: 'fortified place'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Bartley has its roots in the Old English personal name "Beorhthelm," which is composed of the elements "beorht," meaning "bright" or "famous," and "helm," meaning "helmet" or "protection." This name evolved through various forms, including the Old English "Beorhtleah," which translates to "bright meadow" or "clearing." The transition into the modern form "Bartley" likely occurred through the influence of the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, as many Old English names were adapted or altered under Norman rule, leading to the incorporation of French phonetic elements into English names. Historically, the name Bartley has been associated with various figures and places, particularly in England.

One notable milestone is the appearance of the name in medieval records, where it was often used as a surname derived from geographical locations, such as Bartley in Hampshire. The name can also be linked to the biblical figure Bartholomew, one of the twelve apostles, whose name means "son of the furrow" in Aramaic.

This connection further solidified the name's presence in Christian contexts, particularly during the Middle Ages when saints' names were prevalent in naming conventions. Culturally, Bartley carries connotations of brightness and protection, reflecting the meanings of its linguistic roots.

The name has been used in various literary and historical contexts, contributing to its resonance in English-speaking cultures. Additionally, diminutive forms such as Bart have emerged, showcasing the name's adaptability and continued relevance throughout history.

Overall, Bartley encapsulates a blend of historical significance and linguistic evolution, marking its place in the tapestry of English nomenclature.

Famous people named Bartley

In this section, you will find notable people named Bartley. 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 Bartley who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Bartley who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

Please note that not every baby name in our database currently has a famous namesake listed. If you would like to suggest a name we may have missed or submit a correction, feel free to contact us. We review and finalize additions and corrections within 24 hours.

Bartley Gorman is a former professional boxer best known for being a British bare-knuckle boxing champion.

Bartley C. Crum is a businessman best known for his work in the American banking industry.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Bartley, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

BradleyHarleyCarterRileyFinleyKendall

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Bartley. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

BartholomewBartonBaxterBlaineBeckettBradyBennettBlaise

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Bartley was first seen in the United States in 1886.

Bartley has ranked as high as #2136 nationally, which occurred in 1959, and has been most popular in California, Pennsylvania, Texas, Ohio, and Illinois.

In the past 5 years the name Bartley has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Bartley 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 Bartley 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 Bartley.

Year Total Births Boy
2021 6 6
2009 5 5
2007 5 5
1999 6 6
1993 7 7
1992 9 9
1991 13 13
1990 8 8
1989 12 12
1988 13 13
1987 16 16
1986 9 9
1985 27 27
1984 14 14
1983 15 15
1982 15 15
1981 18 18
1980 20 20
1979 23 23
1978 24 24
1977 27 27
1976 22 22
1975 29 29
1974 28 28
1973 20 20
1972 32 32
1971 42 42
1970 46 46
1969 48 48
1968 41 41
1967 26 26
1966 36 36
1965 30 30
1964 41 41
1963 35 35
1962 40 40
1961 46 46
1960 56 56
1959 68 68
1958 27 27
1957 21 21
1956 18 18
1955 27 27
1954 15 15
1953 22 22
1952 16 16
1951 21 21
1950 17 17
1949 28 28
1948 26 26
1947 20 20
1946 18 18
1945 15 15
1944 19 19
1943 16 16
1942 23 23
1941 17 17
1940 19 19
1939 23 23
1938 17 17
1937 18 18
1936 16 16
1935 15 15
1934 18 18
1933 19 19
1932 20 20
1931 21 21
1930 19 19
1929 14 14
1928 20 20
1927 14 14
1926 14 14
1925 24 24
1924 17 17
1923 16 16
1922 17 17
1921 20 20
1920 26 26
1919 13 13
1918 21 21
1917 22 22
1916 22 22
1915 19 19
1914 14 14
1913 11 11
1912 7 7
1910 6 6
1908 5 5
1905 6 6
1904 8 8
1903 6 6
1900 10 10
1897 5 5
1896 6 6
1889 7 7
1888 5 5
1886 9 9

Top States for Bartley (1977)

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
IN 5
100%