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Barrie

Pronunciation: [ b-AR-ee ]

Boy Name #31,823 Most Popular Hidden Gem 6 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

Barrie is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced b-AR-ee.

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Popularity Over Time

#31,823
Current Rank
Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#31,823
Total SSA Count
5

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Nicknames

Bar Bay Barie Barry

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Frequently Asked Questions About Barrie

Is Barrie a boy or girl name?
Barrie is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #31823. As a girl name, it is ranked #37062. Barrie is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Barrie?
Barrie is pronounced b-AR-ee.
How popular is the name Barrie?
Barrie is currently ranked #31823 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Barrie?
Common nicknames for Barrie include Bar, Bay, Barie, and Barry.
Is Barrie a common or rare name?
Barrie is an uncommon name, ranked #31823 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Barrie

Barrie is a boy name .

Is Barrie a boy or girl name? Barrie is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #31,823 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #37,062. Barrie is more commonly used as a boy name.

Barrie is currently ranked #31,823 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Barrie include Bar, Bay, Barie, and Barry. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Barrie include Barrett, Barron, Barry, Barret . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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