BoyEnglish origin

Bartholomew: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

A son of the furrows, rich and abundant.

Origin
English
Syllables
4
Current rank
#4393
Peak
#481 in 1885

Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.

Popularity over time

Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)

1880: #92418801900: #132919001910: #98619101920: #111919201930: #133619301940: #109219401950: #125819501960: #138519601970: #107219701980: #107019801990: #166319902000: #322020002005: #433820052010: #763820102015: #490620152020: #43932020#1#7638

What Bartholomew Means

Bartholomew is a boy name of English origin. A son of the furrows, rich and abundant.

How Popular Bartholomew Is

Bartholomew currently ranks #4393 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #481 in 1885. It has been easing off its high.

Good to Know About Bartholomew

  • Bartholomew peaked at #481 in the U.S. in 1885.
  • Bartholomew is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
  • Bartholomew is a name from the English-speaking tradition.

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Questions About Bartholomew

What does Bartholomew mean?

Bartholomew is a boy name of English origin. A son of the furrows, rich and abundant.

How popular is Bartholomew?

Bartholomew currently ranks #4393 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #481 in 1885. It has been easing off its high.

Where does Bartholomew come from?

Bartholomew comes from English roots. Bartholomew peaked at #481 in the U.S. in 1885.

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