Bartolo Boy

Popularity: #927 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: BAR-toh-loh //ˈbɑːr.tə.loʊ//

Origin: Italian; Spanish

Meaning: Italian: 'son of Bart'; Spanish: 'son of Bart'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Bartolo is derived from the Hebrew name Bar-Tolmai, which means "son of Tolmai." This name was adapted into Greek as Bartolomai, and subsequently into Latin as Bartholomaeus. The transition into Old French occurred as Bartholome, which later influenced the Italian form Bartolo.

The name entered the English language through various translations of the Bible, particularly during the Middle Ages, where it was often associated with Saint Bartholomew, one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ. His feast day is celebrated on August 24, and he is recognized in Christian tradition for his missionary work and martyrdom, which contributed to the name's prominence in Christian communities.

Historically, Bartolo has been linked to significant figures and events. In the biblical context, Bartholomew is mentioned in the New Testament, particularly in the Gospels, where he is listed among the apostles.

The name gained further recognition during the Renaissance, a period marked by a revival of interest in classical texts and biblical figures, leading to the increased use of biblical names in various cultures. The translation of the Bible into vernacular languages, such as the King James Bible in the early 17th century, also played a role in the dissemination of the name across Europe.

Culturally, Bartolo carries connotations of strength and loyalty, reflective of its biblical roots. In Italian culture, it is often associated with traditional values and familial ties, as many names ending in '-olo' are diminutive forms that convey affection or endearment.

The name has been embraced in various artistic and literary contexts, further solidifying its place in cultural history. Overall, Bartolo reflects a rich tapestry of linguistic evolution, historical significance, and cultural resonance.

Famous people named Bartolo

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

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

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Bartolo Colon is a former professional baseball pitcher best known for his time with the New York Mets, Los Angeles Angels, and Atlanta Braves.

Bartolo Capiello is a renowned Italian chef best known for his culinary contributions and television appearances.

Sibling suggestions

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

MarcoAntonioGiovanniLucaMatteoAlessandro

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Bartolo. 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.

BartBartholomewBrunoBenedictRoccoSalvatoreLeonardoDomenico

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Bartolo was first seen in the United States in 1913.

Bartolo has ranked as high as #2991 nationally, which occurred in 1921, and has been most popular in Texas, California, and New York.

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

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Bartolo 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 Bartolo 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 Bartolo.

Year Total Births Boy
2025 11 11
2024 8 8
2023 13 13
2020 8 8
2019 13 13
2016 6 6
2015 6 6
2014 8 8
2013 8 8
2012 7 7
2009 8 8
2008 6 6
2007 10 10
2006 8 8
2005 13 13
2004 6 6
2003 9 9
2002 6 6
2001 11 11
1999 7 7
1998 11 11
1996 9 9
1995 5 5
1994 9 9
1993 11 11
1992 10 10
1991 11 11
1990 8 8
1989 6 6
1986 14 14
1985 6 6
1984 12 12
1983 5 5
1982 11 11
1981 5 5
1980 8 8
1979 8 8
1978 7 7
1977 5 5
1976 6 6
1975 6 6
1974 6 6
1973 8 8
1972 6 6
1971 8 8
1970 8 8
1969 14 14
1968 11 11
1967 7 7
1965 11 11
1964 10 10
1963 10 10
1962 8 8
1961 6 6
1960 7 7
1959 12 12
1958 7 7
1957 10 10
1956 11 11
1955 10 10
1953 8 8
1952 9 9
1951 5 5
1950 9 9
1949 9 9
1948 9 9
1947 5 5
1946 8 8
1944 5 5
1942 5 5
1941 6 6
1940 8 8
1939 7 7
1938 6 6
1937 19 19
1936 7 7
1935 8 8
1934 11 11
1933 13 13
1932 17 17
1931 10 10
1930 9 9
1929 12 12
1928 20 20
1927 8 8
1926 17 17
1925 11 11
1924 13 13
1923 14 14
1922 10 10
1921 26 26
1920 9 9
1919 10 10
1918 7 7
1917 11 11
1916 15 15
1915 8 8
1914 7 7
1913 6 6

Top States for Bartolo (2005)

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
TX 5
100%