boy's name
Barthelemy
bar-tay-lay-MEE (French)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 4
- Letters 10
- Births on record 7,640
Barthelemy is a boy's name with 4 syllables. In 2019 it was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
- Peaked in France in 1903, when 170 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1900.
- 4 syllables, with the stress on syllable 4.
Barthelemy Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1900s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 1,480 |
| 1910s | 1,100 |
| 1920s | 1,105 |
| 1930s | 705 |
| 1940s | 380 |
| 1950s | 260 |
| 1960s | 185 |
| 1970s | 235 |
| 1980s | 475 |
| 1990s | 570 |
| 2000s | 485 |
| 2010s | 405 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 250 |
How Popular Is Barthelemy?
In 2019, Barthelemy was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
Where Barthelemy Is Used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
How Barthelemy Is Spelled
Birth registers count each spelling separately, so every one has its own ranking.
| Spelling | What it is | Births on record |
|---|---|---|
| Barthélémy | Barthélémy is Barthelemy written with an acute accent in France, and the spelling parents there overwhelmingly choose: it ranks #1,477 in France, against #5,185 for Barthelemy. | 525 |
| Barthélemy | Barthélemy is Barthelemy written with an acute accent in France, and the spelling parents there overwhelmingly choose: it ranks #1,310 in France, against #5,185 for Barthelemy. | 265 |
Names That Peaked Alongside Barthelemy
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Barthelemy Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Barthelemy over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Barthelemy
- French bar-tay-lay-MEE
Sibling Names for Barthelemy
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Barthelemy — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Barthelemy
Is Barthelemy a girl's or a boy's name?
Barthelemy is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Barthelemy?
Barthelemy has 4 syllables.
When was Barthelemy most popular?
Barthelemy peaked in 1903, when 170 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.
Is Barthelemy a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Barthelemy currently ranks #1,310 in France. It has been falling over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.