Holding steady.
Popularity of Bartlett since 1890
Babies named Bartlett per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1925, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Bartlett's real moment was 1890.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 5 |
| 1900s | 0 |
| 1910s | 79 |
| 1920s | 107 |
| 1930s | 80 |
| 1940s | 96 |
| 1950s | 85 |
| 1960s | 93 |
| 1970s | 43 |
| 1980s | 48 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Bartlett is a rare given name that emerged in the United States in the late 19th century as a surname used as a first name. Its first recorded year in U.S. data is 1890, which also marks its peak year in terms of births, though it has never been common enough to rank in the top 1000. The name has no recorded top states and shows a stable trajectory, indicating consistent but very low usage. As a surname, Bartlett is tied to the early English name Bartholomew, giving it a connection to traditional naming patterns while standing apart as a distinctive choice. Its rarity and classic sound may appeal to parents seeking an uncommon name with historical roots.
Bartlett is an English surname derived from the Middle English personal name Bartholomew, itself of Aramaic origin. The surname originally denoted 'son of Bartholomew' or a diminutive form of that name. It emerged as a given name in the 19th century, particularly in the United States, as part of a broader trend of using surnames as first names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Bart, Bartley
Sibling names for Bartlett
Names that share Bartlett's style, for a brother or sister.
