Bartholomew
- Pronunciation
- [Bar-tho-lo-mew]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Ploughman
- Origin
- Hebrew
Bartholomew Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 4,232 baby boys have been named Bartholomew. The name peaked in 1969 with 75 US births that year (rank #880). In 2024, ranked #3323 nationally — 2,443 places below its 1969 peak.
Top States for Bartholomew
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Bartholomew births are: New York (645), Pennsylvania (176), Massachusetts (103).
Other Hebrew-Origin Names Like Bartholomew
If you like Bartholomew's Hebrew origin, consider these related names: Aalijah, Aaron, Abagail, Abaigael, Abaigeal. Browse all Hebrew names →
11-Letter Names Starting with B
Names with Bartholomew's exact length and starting letter: Badr Al Din, Baha Al Din, Bairrfhionn, Bairrfhoinn, Ballinamore.
Quick Facts About Bartholomew
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Compare Bartholomew to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Bartholomew against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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