Bartt Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: bart //bɑrt//
Origin: Hebrew; English
Meaning: Hebrew: Son of the earth; English: Variant of Bart
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Bartt is a variant of the name Barth, which is derived from the Hebrew name Bar-Tov, meaning "son of good." The name Bar-Tov evolved into the Greek form Bartolomaios, which was later Latinized as Bartholomaeus. This Latin form made its way into Old French as Barthélemy, before eventually being adapted into English as Bartholomew.
The transition into the English language occurred during the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, when many Old French names were introduced into English society. Historically, Bartholomew is significant in Christian tradition as one of the twelve apostles of Jesus, often identified with Nathanael in the Gospel of John.
His feast day is celebrated on August 24, and he is recognized as a saint in various Christian denominations. The name appears in the King James Bible, which was published in 1611, further cementing its presence in religious and literary contexts.
Throughout the Middle Ages, Bartholomew was a common name among Christians, often associated with figures of piety and virtue. Culturally, the name Bartt and its variants have been associated with themes of goodness and nobility, reflecting its etymological roots.
The name has also been linked to various historical figures, including Bartholomew of the Order of St. Benedict, who lived in the 12th century and was known for his contributions to monastic life.
Additionally, diminutive forms such as Bart have emerged in various cultures, often used affectionately or informally. The enduring nature of the name Bartt and its variants highlights its deep historical and cultural significance, rooted in religious tradition and linguistic evolution.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Bartt was first seen in the United States in 1958.
Bartt has ranked as high as #5549 nationally, which occurred in 1959, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Bartt has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Bartt 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 Bartt 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 Bartt.
| Year | Total Births | Boy |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 5 | 5 |
| 1972 | 5 | 5 |
| 1971 | 10 | 10 |
| 1970 | 10 | 10 |
| 1969 | 6 | 6 |
| 1967 | 7 | 7 |
| 1966 | 7 | 7 |
| 1965 | 8 | 8 |
| 1964 | 6 | 6 |
| 1963 | 6 | 6 |
| 1962 | 10 | 10 |
| 1961 | 10 | 10 |
| 1960 | 6 | 6 |
| 1959 | 12 | 12 |
| 1958 | 7 | 7 |
Top States for Bartt
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