How Many People Are Named Barrington?
Complete statistics for the name Barrington: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Barrington means 'large farmstead' and is a rare name for boys. Only 1,135 people named Barrington live in the US today, making up just 1 in 290,683 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1991 with 43 births.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 39All 1,269 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1991Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Barrington Through the Generations
Barrington, a name that evokes images of expansive countryside estates, has seen a steady but slowly declining presence in the United States. With only 1,269 total births recorded since its inception, it's clear that Barrington remains a niche choice. Among those born, 43 came in the peak year of 1991, marking a high point in the name's history. Today, the average age of someone named Barrington is 39, with a fairly even distribution across different age groups: 32% under 30, 50% between 30 and 60, and 18% over 60. This suggests that while Barrington is a name favored by parents of a certain generation, it's also one that has managed to maintain a presence through the decades.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Barrington's Old English roots
📄 About the Name Barrington
How Many People Have the Name Barrington?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 4,284 people in the United States currently share the name Barrington. That works out to roughly 1 in every 77,369 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Barrington a Common or Rare Name?
Barrington is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Barrington Mean?
Barrington means "large farmstead" and comes from Old English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Barrington in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Barrington Most Popular?
The name Barrington reached peak popularity in 1991, with 43 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Barrington?
Approximately 4,284 people named Barrington live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 4,284. That works out to roughly 1 in 77,369 Americans.
Is Barrington a rare name?
Barrington is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 77,369 Americans has this name.
What does the name Barrington mean?
Barrington means "large farmstead" and comes from Old English origins.
Is Barrington more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Barrington are male and 0% are female.
When was Barrington most popular?
Barrington peaked in 1991 with 43 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.