Bart Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Bart originates from Hebrew, meaning 'son of the furrow' or 'son of the farmer'. It evolved through various languages, including Latin and Greek, before becoming popular in English. Bart is linked to biblical roots through the apostle Bartholomew and gained popularity during the Middle Ages. It conveys traits of youthfulness and informality in modern culture, with notable figures like Bart Starr and Bart Simpson contributing to its recognition.
The name Bart is most popular in Utah, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Baby Boomers generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Bart has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Bart' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1147th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 824th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 381st out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 421st out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1170th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 7445th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 14599th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 19264th out of 19264 names. Discover how the name 'Bart' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Bart"
Pronunciation
/bɑrt/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
The name Bart is derived from the Hebrew name Bartholomew, which means 'son of the furrow' or 'son of the farmer'.
Meaning
son of the furrow, son of the farmer
Language Evolution
Bartholomeus (Latin), Bartholomaeus (Greek), Bartholomew (Old English), Bart (Modern English)
Biblical Background
The name Bart is associated with Bartholomew, one of the twelve apostles of Jesus in the New Testament.
Historical Usage
The name Bart gained popularity in the English-speaking world during the Middle Ages, largely due to the influence of Christianity and the veneration of Saint Bartholomew.
Variants & Derivatives
Bartholomew, Bartolomeo, Bartosz, Bartley
Modern Popularity & Image
In contemporary times, Bart is often associated with youthful energy and a casual demeanor, partly due to popular culture references, such as Bart Simpson from 'The Simpsons'.
Famous People
Bart Simpson (fictional character), Bart Starr (American football player), Bart Jansen (Dutch artist)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Bart"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Bart"
"Bart" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1147th of 7545 | 604 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 824th of 6773 | 1,071 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 381st of 7552 | 7,266 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 421st of 10718 | 5,796 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1170th of 16616 | 1,266 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 7445th of 24088 | 145 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 14599th of 23106 | 30 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 19264th of 19264 | 5 |
Regional Popularity of "Bart" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
83.05% 1176th/1416 |
44.96% 620th/1379 |
- |
85.99% 982nd/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
49.35% 763rd/1546 |
29.50% 459th/1556 |
80.83% 1902nd/2353 |
37.94% 587th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
14.32% 319th/2227 |
14.03% 341st/2430 |
18.05% 515th/2853 |
10.77% 299th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
10.66% 313th/2937 |
14.70% 512th/3483 |
13.08% 460th/3518 |
10.24% 414th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
23.20% 855th/3685 |
37.41% 1674th/4475 |
25.57% 1328th/5194 |
25.12% 1587th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Bart" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Bart"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Bart" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.