Bartholomew
2 countries#3089 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Bartholomew was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
4,271 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #3089 · peaked in 1969 with 75 births
Most common in: New York, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, New Jersey, California
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
200 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #1860 · peaked in 1997 with 13 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
200 births recorded 1996–2021 · peaked in 1997 with 13 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Bartholomew’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #5303 | — |
| 2007 | #5434 | ↓131 |
| 2008 | #7187 | ↓1753 |
| 2009 | #9864 | ↓2677 |
| 2010 | #7591 | ↑2273 |
| 2011 | #4822 | ↑2769 |
| 2012 | #6001 | ↓1179 |
| 2013 | #6603 | ↓602 |
| 2014 | #7048 | ↓445 |
| 2015 | #4711 | ↑2337 |
| 2016 | #5318 | ↓607 |
| 2017 | #4466 | ↑852 |
| 2018 | #3240 | ↑1226 |
| 2019 | #3347 | ↓107 |
| 2020 | #4426 | ↓1079 |
| 2021 | #3180 | ↑1246 |
| 2022 | #3774 | ↓594 |
| 2023 | #3474 | ↑300 |
| 2024 | #3335 | ↑139 |
| 2025 | #3089 | ↑246 |
Frequently asked questions about Bartholomew
Is Bartholomew a popular name?
Yes — Bartholomew currently ranks #3089 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Bartholomew more common for boys or girls?
Bartholomew is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Bartholomew most popular?
Bartholomew peaked in 1969 in United States, with 75 recorded births that year.
Is Bartholomew rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Bartholomew’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #909 in 1880 to #3089 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Bartholomew?
At least 4,471 babies have been recorded with the name Bartholomew across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Bartholomew popular in more than one country?
Yes — Bartholomew appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Bartholomew?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Bartholomew include Amarii, Braelyn, Cloud.
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