Boy
Barrie
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About Barrie
Let's talk about why Barrie deserves serious consideration for your baby boy. This charming name offers everything modern parents seek: uniqueness without oddity, tradition without tedium, and style without pretension. Barrie has literary credentials (think J.M. Barrie, creator of Peter Pan) that give it intellectual depth, yet it maintains an approachable, friendly quality. The name works beautifully in both casual and formal contexts - "Barry" for buddies, "Barrie" for business cards. Its Scottish heritage adds a touch of Celtic charm without being overtly ethnic. What's particularly appealing about Barrie is its cross-generational appeal; it doesn't sound dated like some classic names, nor trendy like recent inventions. It's the naming equivalent of a well-tailored blazer - always appropriate, never out of style. Choose Barrie, and you're giving your son a name that opens doors rather than raises eyebrows, one that he'll wear with pride throughout his life.
Popularity of the Name Barrie
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | New Zealand | Ireland | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 | #979 | #82 | |
| 1940 | #941 | #91 | |
| 1941 | #987 | #94 | |
| 1942 | #859 | #105 | |
| 1943 | #970 | #122 | |
| 1946 | #879 | #136 | |
| 1947 | #983 | #148 | |
| 1928 | #125 | ||
| 1929 | #129 | ||
| 1930 | #112 | ||
| 1931 | #119 | ||
| 1932 | #122 | ||
| 1933 | #78 | ||
| 1934 | #78 | ||
| 1935 | #82 | ||
| 1936 | #89 | ||
| 1937 | #61 | ||
| 1938 | #73 | ||
| 1944 | #106 | ||
| 1945 | #139 | ||
| 1948 | #141 | ||
| 1949 | #170 | ||
| 1950 | #177 | ||
| 1951 | #152 | ||
| 1952 | #198 | ||
| 1953 | #192 | ||
| 1954 | #166 | ||
| 1955 | #169 | ||
| 1956 | #165 | ||
| 1957 | #194 | ||
| 1958 | #187 | ||
| 1959 | #197 | ||
| 1960 | #181 | ||
| 1961 | #223 | ||
| 1962 | #227 | ||
| 1963 | #210 | ||
| 1964 | #221 | ||
| 1965 | #233 | ||
| 1969 | #217 | ||
| 1972 | #311 | ||
| 1973 | #321 | ||
| 1974 | #254 | ||
| 1975 | #294 | ||
| 1978 | #336 | ||
| 1981 | #330 | ||
| 1982 | #291 | ||
| 1983 | #335 | ||
| 1984 | #234 | ||
| 1985 | #275 | ||
| 1986 | #288 | ||
| 1987 | #307 |
Top names by country: United States · New Zealand · Ireland
Variations of Name Barrie
Names Similar to Barrie
Nicknames for Barrie
- Bar
- Barry
- Bear
- Baz
- B
