US Popularity:16310
Origin:British
Other Origin(s):Aramaic
Meaning:Son of Bartholomew; Boat
Although a common last name in the UK and Ireland, Bates is just finding its footing as a masculine first name. Originating in England, some possible meanings attached to baby's cute name are worth exploring. Bates is derived from the Aramaic name Bartholomew, thus giving it a possible meaning of the "son of Bartholomew." Another interesting theory is the Old English word bat, meaning "boat," which could be used to describe a person who worked as a boatman. American audiences may also cherish the name Bates, naming their little one after Katharine Lee Bates, the woman who penned "America the Beautiful."

Bates Name Popularity Data

U.S. Births

Overall:Bates is currently #16310 in U.S. births
Boy:Bates is currently #7772 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
#7772
in 2023
+ 616
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data
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