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Barrington

♂ Boy

Pronounced BAR-ing-tun /ˈbær.ɪŋ.tən/High

Meaning: From the English surname and place-name Barrington — variously 'the estate/settlement of Beorn's (or Bara's) people'; we note the placeLow

In 30 seconds: The estate of Beorn's people: Barrington is an English surname/place. Stately, modern, and warm.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningFrom the English surname and place-name Barrington — variously 'the estate/settlement of Beorn's (or Bara's) people'; we note the place
U.S. rank (2024)#8364 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1991
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,269

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199119282024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Barrington comes from the English surname and place-name Barrington — variously 'the estate/settlement of Beorn's (or Bara's) people' (we note the place). A stately, modern name (said 'BAR-ing-tun'; nickname Barry).

In the U.S. and Caribbean it appears as a surname-name. Rare, an-estate at the root, and stately.

Did you know? Barrington is an English surname and place-name, variously 'the estate/settlement of Beorn's (or Bara's) people' — a stately name (we note the place; said 'BAR-ing-tun').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Barrington — surname/place-name

Variations

BaringtonBerrington

Nicknames

Barry

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Barrington mean?

Barrington is an English surname/place-name — variously 'the estate of Beorn's people'. We note the place.

How do you pronounce Barrington?

It's said BAR-ing-tun /ˈbær.ɪŋ.tən/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Barrington a boy or girl name?

Barrington is a boy's name.

How popular is Barrington?

Barrington is a very rare name in the U.S.

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