How Many People Are Named Bartholomew?
Complete statistics for the name Bartholomew: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Bartholomew, a very rare male name, is held by just 2,686 people in the US today, making up 1 in 122,878 Americans. The name's popularity peaked in 1969 with 75 births, but it's now rising again, bridging classic and modern tastes.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 6 represents harmony, responsibility, and nurturing.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 64All 4,232 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: 1969Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Bartholomew Through the Generations
Bartholomew has seen its peaks and valleys through the generations. Born in 1969, it reached its highest birth rate with 75 new babies that year. Today, the average Bartholomew is 64 years old, with a significant portion, over half, being over 60. This skews the name towards older generations, giving it a nostalgic charm among those who remember its heyday.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Bartholomew's Aramaic roots
📄 About the Name Bartholomew
How Many People Have the Name Bartholomew?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 14,811 people in the United States currently share the name Bartholomew. That works out to roughly 1 in every 22,379 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Bartholomew a Common or Rare Name?
Bartholomew is classified as 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.
What Does the Name Bartholomew Mean?
Bartholomew means "Aramaic for 'son of Tolmai'" and comes from Aramaic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Bartholomew in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Bartholomew Most Popular?
The name Bartholomew reached peak popularity in 1969, with 75 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
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 Bartholomew?
Approximately 14,811 people named Bartholomew live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 14,811. That works out to roughly 1 in 22,379 Americans.
Is Bartholomew a rare name?
Bartholomew is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 22,379 Americans has this name.
What does the name Bartholomew mean?
Bartholomew means "Aramaic for 'son of Tolmai'" and comes from Aramaic origins.
Is Bartholomew more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Bartholomew are male and 0% are female.
When was Bartholomew most popular?
Bartholomew peaked in 1969 with 75 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
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.