Barrington Boy

Popularity: #927 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: BAIR-ing-ton //ˈbɛrɪŋtən//

Origin: English; Old English

Meaning: English: From the town of Barington; Old English: 'barrow' or 'hill'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Barrington has its roots in Old English, deriving from the elements "bere" meaning "barley" and "inga" which refers to a group or people, combined with "ton" meaning "town" or "settlement." Thus, the name can be interpreted to mean "the settlement of the people of barley" or "barley town." This etymological foundation suggests a connection to agricultural practices and community life in early medieval England. The name likely entered the English lexicon through the Norman influence after the Conquest of 1066, as many place names and surnames were adapted into personal names during this period.

Historically, Barrington is associated with various locations in England, notably Barrington in Cambridgeshire, which has records dating back to the Domesday Book of 1086. The name has been borne by notable figures throughout history, including Barrington, the 1st Viscount Barrington, an English politician and member of the House of Lords in the 18th century.

The name also appears in literary contexts, such as in the works of authors who have drawn on English heritage and place names to evoke a sense of identity and belonging. Culturally, Barrington has been linked to themes of land and community, resonating with the agrarian roots of the name.

Its historical significance is underscored by its use in various forms of literature and its association with noble lineages, which helped to sustain its presence in English-speaking cultures. The name may also have diminutive forms, such as Barry, which have emerged in different contexts, reflecting the adaptability of names over time.

Overall, Barrington encapsulates a rich tapestry of linguistic evolution and cultural heritage.

Famous people named Barrington

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Barrington Levy is a reggae singer best known for Here I Come, Under Mi Sensi, and Black Roses.

Barrington Pheloung is a composer best known for his work on the television series Inspector Morse, Lewis, and Endeavour.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Barrington, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

BennettBeckettBridgerBastianBarrett

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Barrington. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Barrington was first seen in the United States in 1928.

Barrington has ranked as high as #4437 nationally, which occurred in 1991, and has been most popular in New York, Florida, California, and District of Columbia.

In the past 5 years the name Barrington has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Barrington is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Barrington was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Barrington.

Year Total Births Boy
2025 11 11
2024 10 10
2022 12 12
2021 14 14
2020 11 11
2019 11 11
2018 10 10
2017 15 15
2016 16 16
2015 13 13
2014 12 12
2013 16 16
2012 10 10
2011 11 11
2010 19 19
2009 18 18
2008 13 13
2007 14 14
2006 16 16
2005 12 12
2004 15 15
2003 14 14
2002 18 18
2001 17 17
2000 18 18
1999 19 19
1998 29 29
1997 25 25
1996 21 21
1995 34 34
1994 33 33
1993 31 31
1992 24 24
1991 43 43
1990 31 31
1989 32 32
1988 34 34
1987 30 30
1986 34 34
1985 19 19
1984 33 33
1983 22 22
1982 11 11
1981 22 22
1980 25 25
1979 12 12
1978 21 21
1977 12 12
1976 16 16
1975 12 12
1974 11 11
1973 6 6
1972 10 10
1971 11 11
1970 8 8
1969 13 13
1968 9 9
1967 7 7
1966 8 8
1965 12 12
1964 8 8
1963 8 8
1962 14 14
1961 15 15
1960 14 14
1959 10 10
1958 11 11
1957 6 6
1956 12 12
1955 10 10
1953 12 12
1952 6 6
1950 8 8
1948 13 13
1947 7 7
1946 13 13
1943 6 6
1942 8 8
1939 6 6
1937 5 5
1933 6 6
1932 11 11
1928 6 6

Top States for Barrington (2010)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
FL 5
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