How Many People Are Named Bart?
Complete statistics for the name Bart: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Bart, a very rare male name, has just 12,205 people bearing it in the US today, making up 1 in 27,039 Americans. That's pretty unique! With most Barts over 60, it's clear this name's popularity peaked way back in 1959.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 5 represents freedom and adventure, suggesting Barts are naturally drawn to new experiences.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 64All 16,362 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1959Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Bart Through the Generations
Bart's journey through the generations shows a classic, old-school trend. Born in the peak year of 1959 with 1,022 births, it's now slowly declining. Today, there are 175 under-30s, 6,570 aged 30-60, and 9,617 over 60, indicating a significant skew towards older generations. It's a name that's definitely part of the past, but still cherished by those who carry it.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Bart's Dutch roots
📄 About the Name Bart
How Many People Have the Name Bart?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,215 people in the United States currently share the name Bart. That works out to roughly 1 in every 149,639 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Bart a Common or Rare Name?
Bart is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Bart in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Bart Most Popular?
The name Bart reached peak popularity in 1959, with 1,022 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Bart?
Approximately 2,215 people named Bart live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,215. That works out to roughly 1 in 149,639 Americans.
Is Bart a rare name?
Bart is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 149,639 Americans has this name.
What does the name Bart mean?
The meaning and origin of Bart are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Bart more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Bart are male and 0% are female.
When was Bart most popular?
Bart peaked in 1959 with 1,022 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.