Barrie
boy nameBarrie entered the US charts in 1924, peaked at #859 in 1942, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1924–2025
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rank today
#859
peak (1942)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #2878 |
| 1930s | #1488 |
| 1940s | #1056 |
| 1950s | #1596 |
| 1960s | #1922 |
| 1970s | #3558 |
| 1980s | #4994 |
| 1990s | #8060 |
| 2020s | #12330 |
Living bearers
About 800 people named Barrie are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Barrie alive today was born around 1949, making them about 76 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Barrie in 2025?
- Barrie is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Barrie most popular?
- Barrie peaked in 1942, reaching #859 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Barrie with classmates?
- Barrie will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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