Barty
A diminutive of the English masculine name Bartholomew of uncertain meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 2 living Americans carry the first name Barty. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Barty today is around 84 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Barty births was 1940 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Barty. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Barty is about 84 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Bartys were born before 1952.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Barty. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
2
~ 1 in 171,377,169 Americans
Peak year
1940
5 babies that year
Average age
84
years old
1940 SSA rank
#3,490
Tracked since 1940
Popularity
Barty: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Barty by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Barty during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Barty
The name Barty is a diminutive or nickname form of the name Bartholomew, which has its origins in the Aramaic language. Bartholomew is derived from the Aramaic phrase "bar Tolmai," meaning "son of Tolmai." The name Tolmai itself is thought to be related to the Hebrew word "talmid," meaning "disciple" or "student."
The name Bartholomew gained prominence due to its association with one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, known as Bartholomew the Apostle in the New Testament. This connection contributed to the widespread use of the name across various Christian communities throughout history.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Barty can be found in the 13th century. Barty Cresswell, an English landowner and nobleman, was born around 1230 in Staffordshire, England. He played a role in the Second Barons' War against King Henry III.
In the 16th century, Barty Ogier, a French explorer and navigator, gained fame for his voyages to the East Indies. Born in 1536 in Normandy, France, he captained several expeditions to the Moluccas and surrounding regions, contributing to the expansion of French trade and influence in the region.
The 18th century saw the rise of Barty Boykin, an influential American planter and politician from South Carolina. Born in 1740, he served as a delegate to the Continental Congress and played a significant role in the American Revolutionary War.
Moving into the 19th century, Barty Henderson, a Scottish poet and essayist, made his mark on the literary scene. Born in 1817 in Ayrshire, Scotland, he is known for his works celebrating Scottish culture and identity, such as "The Peasant Poet" and "The Covenanters' Lament."
In the 20th century, Barty Janner, a British politician and lawyer, gained prominence for his advocacy of human rights and civil liberties. Born in 1892 in Cardiff, Wales, he served as a Member of Parliament for Leicester North West and was a vocal supporter of various social causes.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who carried the name Barty, highlighting its diverse cultural and geographical roots, as well as its enduring presence across various eras and fields of endeavor.
People
Barty + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Barty as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with B
Other first names starting with B with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Barty: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Barty?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 2 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Barty going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 171,377,169 US residents.
Is Barty a common name?
We classify Barty as "Very Rare". It ranks above 4.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Barty most popular?
The single biggest year for Barty was 1940, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Barty is about 84 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Barty in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Barty a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Barty in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Barty still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Barty in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Barty can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Barty?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.