Holding steady.
Popularity of Barrie since 1924
Babies named Barrie per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 0 | 50 |
| 1930s | 68 | 240 |
| 1940s | 314 | 427 |
| 1950s | 233 | 240 |
| 1960s | 676 | 197 |
| 1970s | 193 | 96 |
| 1980s | 153 | 65 |
| 1990s | 59 | 17 |
| 2000s | 12 | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Barrie is a unisex name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1930. It saw its highest usage in 1961, the peak year, though it never entered the top 1000. Its trajectory has been stable in recent decades, remaining in low but consistent use. About 1 in every million babies born in the last decade received the name, reflecting its status as a distinctive choice. The name is primarily associated with Irish heritage, as a variant of Barry, and carries a straightforward, friendly sound. Barrie has no strong ties to any particular U.S. state, ranking nearly evenly across the country.
Barrie is primarily a variant of the Irish name Barry, which derives from the Gaelic Ó Báire meaning 'descendant of Báire'. The personal name Báire may mean 'spear' or 'fair-haired'. Barrie gained use as a given name in the 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries. Its use for both sexes is well established, though it is more common for males.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Bar
Sibling names for Barrie
Names that share Barrie's style, for a brother or sister.
