UK boy's name
Bartek
A Polish diminutive form of the masculine given name Bartłomiej, derived from the Aramaic bar-Talmay meaning "son of the furrows".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2021. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Bartek is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Bartek popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2021 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2730, with 7 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2009, with 13 births.
This profile covers 118 England and Wales registrations across 15 recorded years from 2006 to 2021. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 54% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 117 living people in the UK are called Bartek. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2022 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Bartek ranked #2730 for boys in England and Wales in 2021, with 7 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2009, when 13 boys were registered as Bartek.
- • About 117 living people in the UK are estimated to have Bartek as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#2730
2021
Births in 2021
7
Latest year
Peak year
2009
13 births
Estimated living
117
2026
Meaning
What does Bartek mean?
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.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Bartek over time
The chart below shows babies named Bartek registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2006 to 2021. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Bartek, the clearest high point is 2009. The latest England and Wales figure is 7 births in 2021, compared with 13 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Bartek by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Bartek was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #2730 | 7 | 1 |
| 2010s | #2698 | 76 | 10 |
| 2000s | #2272 | 35 | 4 |
Related
Names similar to Bartek
- Benjamin 90,412
- Ben 36,356
- Bradley 30,230
- Brandon 26,411
- Billy 18,608
- Bobby 16,904
- Blake 16,337
- Bailey 16,014
- Brody 7,230
- Beau 6,722
- Barnaby 5,284
- Brodie 4,801
FAQ
Bartek: questions and answers
How popular is the name Bartek in the UK right now?
In 2021, Bartek was ranked #2730 for boys in England and Wales, with 7 births registered.
When was Bartek most popular?
The peak year on record was 2009, with 13 babies registered as Bartek in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Bartek?
A Polish diminutive form of the masculine given name Bartłomiej, derived from the Aramaic bar-Talmay meaning "son of the furrows".
How many people are called Bartek in the UK?
A total of 118 babies have been registered as Bartek across the 15 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.