Barrie
Barrie is a boy's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Spear or fair-headed.
Origin and history
Barrie is an English name of Gaelic origin, derived from the Scottish name Barrie or Irish name Barry, meaning 'spear' or 'fair-headed'. Historically used for boys, it has fallen out of common usage in the United States in recent decades, making it a rare choice today. It is also well known as a surname, notably associated with J.M. Barrie, the creator of Peter Pan.
Popularity in the United States
1,337 babies in the United States have been named Barrie since 1880. It ranks #3371 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1922.
States where it is most popular
- NY (42.7 %)
- PA (39.3 %)
- MI (8.1 %)
- MA (3.8 %)
- IL (3.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 50 |
| 1930-1940 | 240 |
| 1940-1950 | 427 |
| 1950-1960 | 240 |
| 1960-1970 | 197 |
| 1970-1980 | 96 |
| 1980-1990 | 65 |
| 1990-2000 | 17 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 5 |
Famous people named Barrie
- Barrie Keeffe: Playwright, Screenwriter
- Barrie Ingham: Actor
Fun facts
- Barrie developed primarily as a Scottish spelling variant of the classic Irish name Barry.
- The surname Barrie is famously linked to author J.M. Barrie, who created the character Peter Pan.