Boy

Bartholomew

son of Talmai, son of the furrows

About Bartholomew

Bartholomew stands as a testament to classical naming tradition, offering substantial gravitas and historical depth that few names can match. This multi-syllabic treasure carries centuries of cultural weight, biblical significance, and aristocratic associations. The name provides abundant nickname possibilities—Bart, Tolly, Mew—allowing flexibility as a child grows and develops preferences. Bartholomew demonstrates that traditional doesn't mean outdated; rather, it signals appreciation for enduring quality and cultural literacy. The name's length and complexity create distinction in an era of shorter, simpler choices. For families valuing heritage, literature, and time-tested elegance, Bartholomew represents an investment in permanence over passing trends. It's a name that commands respect, suggests substance, and provides a child with roots extending deep into naming history while remaining perfectly viable in contemporary contexts.

Popularity of the Name Bartholomew

Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.

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Popularity of the Name Bartholomew
United StatesIreland
1880#924
1881#657
1882#763
1883#726
1884#666
1885#481
1886#543
1887#755
1888#823
1889#633
1890#537
1891#705
1892#752
1894#632
1895#986
1896#829
1898#891
1899#941
1902#938
1903#849
1906#800
1910#984
1913#914
1914#823
1916#952
1953#976
1956#987
1969#880#133
1971#965#143
1964#81
1965#95
1966#108
1967#108
1968#118
1970#124
1972#128
1973#169
1974#141
1975#186
1976#143
1977#185
1978#199
1979#195
1980#179
1981#207
1982#236
1983#240
1984#166
1985#181
1986#172
1987#203
1988#218
1990#247
1991#330
1992#270
1993#343
1994#301
1995#283

Top names by country: United States · Ireland

Variations of Name Bartholomew

  • Bart
  • Bartolomeo
  • Bartolomeu
  • Bartel
  • Bartholemy
  • Bartlett
  • Bartosz
  • Bartosch
  • Bartley
  • Barthel
  • Barth

Names Similar to Bartholomew

Nicknames for Bartholomew

  • Bart
  • Barry
  • Barty
  • Mew
Bartholomew

Famous People Named Bartholomew

Bartholomew DiazPortuguese explorer
Bartholomew RobertsWelsh pirate
Bartholomew FairbanksAmerican inventor
Bartholomew H. BlandAmerican poet
Bartholomew StubbsEnglish clergyman
Bartholomew GreenAmerican printer
Bartholomew de BadlesmereEnglish nobleman
Bartholomew Augustine SantamariaAustralian activist
Bartholomew OwoNigerian bishop
Bartholomew I of ConstantinopleEcumenical Patriarch
Bartholomew de BurghershEnglish knight
Bartholomew of BragançaPortuguese saint
Bartholomew ChasseneuzFrench theologian
Bartholomew de FontibusFrench theologian
Bartholomew of ExeterEnglish bishop
Bartholomew MastriusItalian philosopher
Bartholomew AnglicusEnglish scholar
Bartholomew GosnoldEnglish explorer

Characters Named Bartholomew

Bartholomew KumaOne Piece
Bartholomew CubbinsDr. Seuss character
Bartholomew H. SimpsonBart Simpson's full name from The Simpsons
Bartholomew "Bart" Allen IIDC Comics character
Bartholomew JoJo "Bart" SimpsonThe Simpsons
Bartholomew "Barry" AllenDC Comics character, The Flash
Bartholomew "Barney" GumbleThe Simpsons
Bartholomew RobertsAssassin's Creed IV - Black Flag
Bartholomew BiddleThe Pagemaster
Bartholomew StigginsThe Pickwick Papers by Charles Dickens
Bartholomew "Barth" E. RussResident Evil series
Bartholomew "Bart" BassGossip Girl
Bartholomew OobleckRWBY
Bartholomew "Bart" FatlerThe X-Files
Bartholomew "Bart" JamesHeroes
Bartholomew "Barry" BennettPolice Academy
Bartholomew "Bart" MaverickMaverick
Bartholomew "Barry" ChuckleChuckleVision
Bartholomew "Barry" GoldbergThe Goldbergs
Bartholomew "Bart" BookmanSeinfeld

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