Barrington
Barrington is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Estate associated with Bera or town of Bera's people.
Origin and history
Barrington is an English habitational surname derived from several place names in England. It typically means 'estate associated with Bera' or 'settlement of Bera's people'. In the United States, it is a rare traditional masculine name that carries an refined, surname-as-first-name style.
Popularity in the United States
1,281 babies in the United States have been named Barrington since 1880. It ranks #3423 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1869.
States where it is most popular
- NY (74.8 %)
- FL (13.2 %)
- CA (8.1 %)
- DC (3.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 6 |
| 1930-1940 | 28 |
| 1940-1950 | 47 |
| 1950-1960 | 75 |
| 1960-1970 | 108 |
| 1970-1980 | 119 |
| 1980-1990 | 262 |
| 1990-2000 | 290 |
| 2000-2010 | 155 |
| 2010-2019 | 133 |
| 2020-2029 | 58 |
Famous people named Barrington
- Barrington Levy: Singer, Musician
Nicknames
Barry, Bear
Fun facts
- The name stems from location names in Cambridgeshire, Gloucestershire, and Somerset, England.
- Jamaican reggae artist Barrington Levy brought global prominence to the name through his celebrated music career.