Bartholomew Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Bartholomew is a name of Hebrew origin meaning 'son of the furrow'. It evolved through several languages, including Greek and Latin, before entering modern usage. The name is associated with biblical significance as one of Jesus' apostles. Today, it is seen as a traditional name with historical roots and is linked to several notable figures.
The name Bartholomew is most popular in New York, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Bartholomew 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, 'Bartholomew' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1113th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1308th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1203rd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1078th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1716th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 5122nd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 4069th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Bartholomew' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Bartholomew"
Pronunciation
/bɑːrˈθɒləmjuː/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
The name Bartholomew is derived from the Hebrew name 'Bar-Talmay', meaning 'son of Talmay'. Talmay itself is believed to mean 'furrowed' or 'plowed land'.
Meaning
Son of the furrow
Language Evolution
Bartholomaios (Greek), Bartholomaeus (Latin), Bartolomeo (Italian), Bartolomé (Spanish), Barthélemy (French)
Biblical Background
Bartholomew is one of the twelve apostles of Jesus, often identified with Nathanael, and is mentioned in the New Testament.
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the Christian world during the Middle Ages, largely due to the veneration of Saint Bartholomew.
Variants & Derivatives
Bart, Barty, Tolly
Modern Popularity & Image
Bartholomew is considered a traditional and somewhat archaic name today, but it carries a sense of historical and cultural significance.
Famous People
Bartholomew Dias, the Portuguese explorer, Bartholomew the Apostle, one of the twelve apostles of Jesus, Bartholomew Roberts, a Welsh pirate
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Bartholomew"
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 "Bartholomew"
"Bartholomew" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1113th of 7545 | 628 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1308th of 6773 | 501 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1203rd of 7552 | 756 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1078th of 10718 | 918 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1716th of 16616 | 700 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 5122nd of 24088 | 252 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 4069th of 23106 | 307 |
Regional Popularity of "Bartholomew" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
83.05% 1176th/1416 |
33.28% 459th/1379 |
- | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- |
33.55% 522nd/1556 |
- | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
50.88% 1133rd/2227 |
25.88% 629th/2430 |
- |
57.80% 1604th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
34.39% 1010th/2937 |
24.17% 842nd/3483 |
50.43% 1774th/3518 |
33.80% 1367th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
36.80% 1356th/3685 |
35.78% 1601st/4475 |
62.75% 3259th/5194 |
48.01% 3033rd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - |
63.81% 4762nd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
69.30% 2761st/3984 |
- |
57.64% 3932nd/6822 |
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Regional Popularity of "Bartholomew" 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 "Bartholomew"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Bartholomew" 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.