Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Barrie has Scottish origins, meaning 'a place of the head or hill'. It evolved from the Gaelic 'bare' and gained prominence in the 19th century, largely influenced by J.M. Barrie. It is perceived as creative and literary, with variants such as Barry. There is no biblical relevance associated with the name.
Etymology & Cultural Background
Pronunciation
/ˈbæri/
Origin
Scottish
Etymology
The name Barrie is derived from the Scottish place name, which is itself believed to come from the Gaelic 'bare', meaning 'a place of the head or hill'.
Meaning
a place of the head or hill
Language Evolution
Bare, Barrie
Historical Usage
The name Barrie gained popularity in the 19th century, particularly in Scotland and among English-speaking populations, partly influenced by notable figures such as J.M. Barrie, the author of Peter Pan.
Variants & Derivatives
Barry, Baird
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Barrie is seen as a classic and somewhat whimsical name, often associated with creativity and literary heritage.
Famous People
J.M. Barrie, Barrie McKay
📊 Trend Analysis
Boy Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
Girl Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
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Key Insights
Popularity Trend
Less Common name with 147 peak births in 1961
Geographic Spread
Popular across 11 US states, with strongest presence in New York
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 12 different American generations with varying popularity
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Historical Birth Statistics
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History
Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 5314th of 7545 | 25 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1285th of 6773 | 521 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1467th of 7552 | 539 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 3091st of 10718 | 173 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 7482nd of 16616 | 68 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 22675th of 24088 | 6 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 23106th of 23106 | 5 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 2242nd of 9204 | 265 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 1621st of 12526 | 792 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 2688th of 19264 | 444 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 6516th of 27321 | 189 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 25965th of 35406 | 18 |
Regional Popularity by Generation - Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
64.49% 997th/1546 |
40.23% 626th/1556 |
- | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
55.73% 1241st/2227 |
41.19% 1001st/2430 |
- |
57.80% 1604th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity by Generation - Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
95.54% 1477th/1546 |
60.22% 937th/1556 |
- |
100.00% 1547th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
69.02% 1537th/2227 |
46.50% 1130th/2430 |
72.13% 2058th/2853 |
49.19% 1365th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
100.00% 2937th/2937 |
44.62% 1554th/3483 |
100.00% 3518th/3518 |
75.49% 3053rd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- |
80.78% 3615th/4475 |
- |
100.00% 6317th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity
This map shows relative popularity across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.
Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends in the United States
This name shows strongest popularity in New York across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Silent Generation generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, usage has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, popularity patterns vary significantly: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 5314th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1285th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1467th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3091st out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 7482nd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 22675th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 23106th out of 23106 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2242nd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1621st out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2688th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 6516th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 25965th out of 35406 names. Explore how this name has evolved through American history with comprehensive regional and generational analysis.