An uncommon Aramaic pick — distinctive and rare.
An Apostle, identified with Nathanael.
Bartholomew is a boy's baby name of Aramaic origin, from Bar-Talmay meaning 'son of Talmay' or 'son of the furrows.' Bartholomew was one of the twelve apostles of Jesus, often identified with Nathanael. Despite its length, it has a magnificent, thunderous quality that's hard to match.
With nearly 4,300 U.S. births, Bartholomew carries the full weight of apostolic tradition with nicknames Bart or Barry softening it for everyday use.
Bartholomew climbed 5710 spots in the last 20 years — from #9033 to #3323.
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 156 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 194 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 151 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 271 | ▼ |
| 1980s | 558 | — |
| 1970s | 597 | ▲ |
| 1960s | 447 | ▲ |
| 1950s | 437 | ▲ |
| 1940s | 318 | ▲ |
| 1930s | 251 | ▼ |
| 1920s | 345 | ▲ |
| 1910s | 290 | ▲ |
| 1900s | 52 | ▼ |
| 1890s | 78 | ▼ |
| 1880s | 87 | — |
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 35 | #3323 |
| 2023 | 33 | #3477 |
| 2022 | 29 | #3783 |
| 2021 | 37 | #3183 |
| 2020 | 22 | #4438 |
| 2019 | 34 | #3354 |
| 2018 | 35 | #3250 |
| 2017 | 22 | #4482 |
| 2016 | 17 | #5343 |
| 2015 | 20 | #4734 |
| 2014 | 11 | #7120 |
| 2013 | 12 | #6645 |
| 2012 | 14 | #6026 |
| 2011 | 19 | #4835 |
| 2010 | 10 | #7646 |
| 2009 | 7 | #9981 |
| 2008 | 11 | #7242 |
| 2007 | 16 | #5458 |
| 2006 | 16 | #5332 |
| 2005 | 20 | #4341 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1880–2024) · Methodology