Barrington Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Barrington is an Old English name that means 'berry settlement'. It evolved from the historical forms Berintun and Berington. The name is associated with traits of sophistication and tradition and gained popularity in the 19th century. It has no biblical relevance.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Barrington"
Pronunciation
/ˈbɛrɪŋtən/
Origin
Old English
Etymology
The name Barrington is derived from a place name that combines the Old English elements 'berie', meaning 'berry', and 'ingtun', meaning 'farm' or 'settlement'. Thus, it can be interpreted as 'the settlement by the berry farm'.
Meaning
berry settlement
Language Evolution
Berintun, Berington, Barrington
Historical Usage
Barrington gained popularity in the 19th century, particularly in England and later in the United States, often as a surname before being adopted as a given name.
Variants & Derivatives
Barrie, Barry, Barr
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Barrington is perceived as a sophisticated and somewhat aristocratic name, often associated with affluence and tradition.
Famous People
Barrington Levy, a Jamaican reggae artist, Barrington Moore Jr., an American sociologist
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Boy Name Trend
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✨ Barrington Name Meaning & Significance
Popularity Trend
Less Common name with 43 peak births in 1991
Geographic Spread
Popular across 4 US states, with strongest presence in New York
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 6 different American generations with varying popularity
Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Barrington"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Barrington"
"Barrington" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 4199th of 6773 | 48 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 2771st of 7552 | 167 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 2899th of 10718 | 193 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 2290th of 16616 | 454 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 4928th of 24088 | 268 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 6959th of 23106 | 139 |
Regional Popularity of "Barrington" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
95.07% 2237th/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - |
77.71% 2217th/2853 |
- |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- |
36.15% 1259th/3483 |
- | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- |
26.35% 1179th/4475 |
47.05% 2444th/5194 |
49.75% 3143rd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- |
54.69% 2824th/5164 |
60.11% 4396th/7313 |
67.40% 5030th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Barrington" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Barrington"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Barrington" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.
Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends of "Barrington" in the United States
The name Barrington is most popular in New York, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Barrington has been stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Barrington' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 4199th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2771st out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2899th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2290th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 4928th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 6959th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Barrington' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.