unisex name
Barrie
BAIR-ee (English)
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 3,583
Barrie is a unisex name with 2 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 48% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2022 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1961, when 147 babies were given the name.
- It is a recent arrival in the birth records.
- First appears in US birth records in 1924.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Barrie Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1920s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 50 |
| 1930s | 308 |
| 1940s | 741 |
| 1950s | 473 |
| 1960s | 873 |
| 1970s | 289 |
| 1980s | 218 |
| 1990s | 76 |
| 2000s | 12 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 5 |
How Popular Is Barrie?
In 2022, Barrie was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Barrie Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Barrie
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Barrie Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Barrie over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Barrie
- English BAIR-ee
Sibling Names for Barrie
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Barrie — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Barrie
How popular is the name Barrie?
In 2022, Barrie was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Barrie a girl's or a boy's name?
Barrie is used for both girls and boys. About 48% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Barrie?
Barrie has 2 syllables.
When was Barrie most popular?
Barrie peaked in 1961, when 147 babies were given the name. It is a recent arrival in the birth records.