Barrington Name Meaning, Origin & History

Name Meaning & Origin

Barrington

"A placename: A village and civil parish in South Cambridgeshire district, Cambridgeshire, England . A civil parish in Cotswold district, Gloucestershire, England, which includes the villages of Great and Little Barrington. A village and civil parish in Somerset, England, previously in South Somerset district . A small village on the Barrington River, New South Wales, Australia. A locality in Ke"

Multiple origins Origin Predominantly Male 📈 Peak 1991 👥 1,269 in US

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

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Meaning
A placename: A village and civil parish in South Cambridgeshire district, Cambridgeshire, England . A civil parish in Cotswold district, Gloucestershire, England, which includes the villages of Great and Little Barrington. A village and civil parish in Somerset, England, previously in South Somerset district . A small village on the Barrington River, New South Wales, Australia. A locality in Ke
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Origin
Multiple origins
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US Bearers
1,269
Life Path
Number 1

📖 What Does Barrington Mean?

Barrington is both a given name and a surname of English origin.

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Barrington is both a given name and a surname of English origin.

Root Element
Barrington
Core Meaning
"A placename: A village and civil parish in South Cambridgeshire district, Cambridgeshire, England . A civil parish in Cotswold district, Gloucestershire, England, which includes the villages of Great and Little Barrington. A village and civil parish in Somerset, England, previously in South Somerset district . A small village on the Barrington River, New South Wales, Australia. A locality in Ke"
Language

🔢 Numerology of Barrington

B 2
A 1
R 9
R 9
I 9
N 5
G 7
T 2
O 6
N 5
SUM 1
1
Life Path
Independence & Leadership
7
Soul Urge
Wisdom & Introspection
3
Personality
Creativity & Expression

Life Path 1 — Independence & Leadership: Natural-born leaders, ambitious, and self-reliant.

📊 Barrington in Numbers

1,269 US bearers
1991 Peak year
Predominantly Male Predominant gender
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Historical Journey

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Ancient Roots

Root element "Barrington" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "A placename: A village and civil parish in South Cambridgeshire district, Cambridgeshire, England . A civil parish in Cotswold district, Gloucestershire, England, which includes the villages of Great and Little Barrington. A village and civil parish in Somerset, England, previously in South Somerset district . A small village on the Barrington River, New South Wales, Australia. A locality in Ke".

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Classical Period

Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.

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Medieval Period

Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.

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Modern Adoption

Standardized in its current form. Continues to be used across multiple cultures worldwide.

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Today (2026)

~1,269 people named Barrington in the US. Peaked in 1991 with 43 recorded uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the numerology number for Barrington?

The Life Path number for Barrington is 1, associated with Independence & Leadership. Soul Urge: 7. Personality: 3.

Is Barrington a boy or girl name?

Barrington is Predominantly Male. Based on US data, 100% male and 0% female.

How many people are named Barrington in the US?

Approximately 1,269 people in the United States are named Barrington. The name peaked in 1991 with 43 recorded uses.

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