Barrington
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Brixi's town, stone of Brixi
Origin: Old English
Popularity: Ranked #7254 in 2025 with 11 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Brinton, meaning brixi's town, stone of brixi.
Similar names: brinton, briggston, brighton, brigston, barton, britton, bennington, blanton
Name length: 10 letters
How common is Barrington? About 1 in 302,591 babies born in 2025 were named Barrington, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Barrington
What does the name Barrington mean?
Barrington means “Brixi's town, stone of Brixi” from Old English roots.
What is the origin of the name Barrington?
Barrington has Old English origin. The traditional meaning is “Brixi's town, stone of Brixi”.
How popular is Barrington?
Barrington ranked #7194 in 2025 — given to 11 babies that year.
When was Barrington most popular?
Barrington peaked in 1991 with 43 babies registered that year.
Is Barrington a boy or girl name?
Barrington is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Barringtons in registered births are male.
Is the name Barrington rising or falling in popularity?
Barrington has fallen 112 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #7082 in 2020 to #7194 in 2025.
How long has Barrington been recorded?
Barrington appears in birth records across 83 years — from 1928 through 2025.