Find out how popular the first name Bartek has been for the last 11 years (from 2001 to 2011) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Bartek by gender

Based on the last 11 years of data, Bartek is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2011, there were 6 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Bartek.

The history of the first name Bartek

Bartek is a diminutive form of the Polish given name Bartłomiej, which is derived from the Aramaic name Bar-Tolmai, meaning "son of the furrows" or "son of the fertile lands." The name has its roots in ancient Aramaic culture, dating back to the 3rd century BC in the Middle East.

The name Bartłomiej was brought to Poland in the 10th century, along with the spread of Christianity in the region. It quickly became a popular name among the Polish nobility and commoners alike. The diminutive form Bartek emerged as a common nickname and eventually became a standalone name.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Bartek appears in the 14th-century Polish chronicle "Roczniki Jana Długosza" (Annals of Jan Długosz), where it is mentioned as the name of a peasant who participated in a rebellion against the ruling nobility.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Bartek. One of the most famous was Bartek Zwycięzca (Bartek the Conqueror), a 16th-century Polish peasant who led a successful uprising against the oppressive landlords in the region of Lesser Poland. His uprising, known as the Tęczyńskie Rebellion, took place in 1537.

Another prominent figure was Bartek Kozica (1499-1538), a Polish nobleman and military commander who played a crucial role in the defense of Kraków during the Teutonic-Lithuanian War of 1519-1521.

In the realm of art and literature, Bartek Głowacki (1608-1669) was a renowned Polish painter and engraver who left a significant mark on the Baroque period in Poland.

Bartek Bereszyński (1475-1539) was a Polish merchant and diplomat who served as an envoy to the Ottoman Empire and is credited with establishing trade relations between Poland and the Middle East.

Bartek Pederecki (1932-2010) was a celebrated Polish composer and conductor who won multiple Grammy Awards and is considered one of the most influential modern classical composers of the 20th century.

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