Bartholomew
From Latin Bartholomaeus, from Ancient Greek Βαρθολομαῖος (Bartholomaîos), from Aramaic בר תלמי (bar tolmai, “son of Talmai; son of Ptolemy”), from בר (bar, “son”) and…
Every Bartholomew since 1880 — 4,271 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Bartholomew
Bartholomew is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,093 in 2025 with 39 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 4,271 American babies have been named Bartholomew. Its peak came in 1969, when 75 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1960s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Bartholomew stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Bartholomew year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 39 | #3,093 |
| 2024 | 35 | #3,337 |
| 2023 | 33 | #3,480 |
| 2022 | 29 | #3,784 |
| 2021 | 37 | #3,187 |
| 2020 | 22 | #4,440 |
| 2019 | 34 | #3,356 |
| 2018 | 35 | #3,251 |
| 2017 | 22 | #4,482 |
| 2016 | 17 | #5,346 |
| 2015 | 20 | #4,736 |
| 2014 | 11 | #7,122 |
| 2013 | 12 | #6,645 |
| 2012 | 14 | #6,029 |
| 2011 | 19 | #4,836 |
| 2010 | 10 | #7,646 |
| 2009 | 7 | #9,981 |
| 2008 | 11 | #7,242 |
| 2007 | 16 | #5,458 |
| 2006 | 16 | #5,332 |
| 2005 | 20 | #4,341 |
| 2004 | 7 | #9,034 |
| 2003 | 18 | #4,437 |
| 2002 | 20 | #4,053 |
| 2001 | 10 | #6,502 |
| 2000 | 26 | #3,222 |
| 1995 | 24 | #2,928 |
| 1990 | 49 | #1,663 |
| 1985 | 62 | #1,190 |
| 1980 | 71 | #1,070 |
| 1975 | 62 | #1,054 |
| 1970 | 58 | #1,071 |
| 1965 | 40 | #1,208 |
| 1960 | 33 | #1,383 |
| 1955 | 40 | #1,182 |
| 1950 | 33 | #1,258 |
| 1945 | 34 | #1,123 |
| 1940 | 36 | #1,092 |
| 1935 | 31 | #1,199 |
| 1930 | 29 | #1,335 |
| 1925 | 39 | #1,123 |
| 1920 | 40 | #1,119 |
| 1915 | 31 | #1,162 |
| 1910 | 11 | #986 |
| 1905 | 6 | #1,101 |
| 1900 | 5 | #1,329 |
| 1895 | 6 | #988 |
| 1890 | 13 | #537 |
| 1885 | 15 | #481 |
| 1880 | 5 | #924 |
Famous people named Bartholomew
- Bartholomew the Apostle Religious figure · -100–100
- Bartholomew I of Constantinople Religious figure · b. 1940
- Bartholomew Roberts Pirate · 1682–1722
- Bartholomew Columbus Explorer · 1460–1515
- Bartholomew Ogbeche Soccer player · b. 1984
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Bartholomew mean?
From Latin Bartholomaeus, from Ancient Greek Βαρθολομαῖος (Bartholomaîos), from Aramaic בר תלמי (bar tolmai, “son of Talmai; son of Ptolemy”), from בר (bar, “son”) and תלמי (tolmai, “Talmai; Ptolemy”).
How popular is the name Bartholomew in 2025?
Bartholomew ranked #3,093 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 39 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Bartholomew?
4,271 babies have been named Bartholomew in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Bartholomew most popular?
Bartholomew peaked in 1969, when 75 newborns received the name.
Is Bartholomew a boy or girl name?
Bartholomew is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Bartholomew rising or falling?
Bartholomew is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Bartholomew?
Well-known people named Bartholomew include Bartholomew the Apostle (religious figure), Bartholomew I of Constantinople (religious figure), Bartholomew Roberts (pirate).