Masculine dossier · first seen 1880
Bartholomew
Resurgent
Gaining cultural share
Peak era
1969
Peak births
75
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Gen X
Quick answers about Bartholomew
How many people are named Bartholomew?
An estimated 2,628 living Americans are named Bartholomew.
How rare is Bartholomew?
Bartholomew is very rare among babies today, with 39 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 48% from its 1969 peak.
How old is the typical Bartholomew?
The median age of a living American named Bartholomew is approximately 46 years, with most bearers falling between 32 and 58 years old.
Is Bartholomew still popular?
Yes — Bartholomew is currently rising in popularity, with 39 births in 2025. Births this decade are running about 2.2× higher than the previous decade.
Where is Bartholomew most common?
Bartholomew has its strongest geographic signal in New York, where it appears 3.9× more often than the national baseline.
1880Peak 19692025
Peak year
1969
Decline from peak
48%
2025
39
All-time
4,271