Total births
1,281
Boys' name · since 1928
Barrington
Since 1928, U.S. Social Security records show 1,281 babies named Barrington, peaking in 1991. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #7847
- among boys today
- 1,281
- born since 1928
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 45%
- more common than other boys
Barrington currently ranks #7847 among boys' names in America, with 1,281 babies recorded since 1928.
Social Security Administration records show Barrington recorded 1,281 times among boys since 1928, holding rank #7847 nationally today, ahead of 45% of boys, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1928 to 2025.
- #7847 among boys today
- 1,281 born since 1928
- 1990s peak decade
- 45% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Barrington is currently the #7847 boys' name in America, more common than 45% of boys - 1,281 born since 1928, peaking in the 1990s.
- #7847
- among boys today
- 1,281
- born since 1928
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 45%
- more common than other boys
Barrington vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#7847
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 45% of names given to boys today.
1990s
Peak decade
23% of everyone ever named Barrington was born in this single decade.
1991
Single peak year
43 babies were named Barrington in 1991 - its busiest year on record.
How Barrington compares
1,281 Top 27% higher than 73% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Barrington's all-time total is 3x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Barrington | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,281 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 43 | 23 | 22,252 |
Barrington's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Barrington's SSA record in two at 1983 and the more recent half accounts for 66% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 34%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1937, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1991 peak of 43, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Barrington at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1991
Current rank
#7,847
Active since
1928
Barrington popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1928–2025
- Peak year (1991)
- 43
- Annual births at peak, across 98 years of records
Barrington by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Barrington's strongest decade.
290 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 23% of all-time use.
Barrington births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s 6
1920s
6 births
- 1930s 28
1930s
28 births
- 1940s 47
1940s
47 births
- 1950s 75
1950s
75 births
- 1960s 108
1960s
108 births
- 1970s
1970s
119 births
- 1980s
1980s
262 births
- 1990s
1990s
290 births
- 2000s
2000s
155 births
- 2010s
2010s
133 births
- 2020s 58
2020s
58 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 290 births (23% of all-time use).
How Barrington compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Barrington's total volume
Barrington vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Barrington by state
Where Barrington concentrates geographically, total births since 1928
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 193 | 15.1% |
| #2 | Florida | | 34 | 2.7% |
| #3 | California | | 21 | 1.6% |
| #4 | District of Columbia | | 10 | 0.8% |
New York share of Barrington's total US births 15.1%
Even split
193 of 1,281 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Barrington? ▼
Barrington has been given to 1,281 babies in the U.S. since 1928, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #7847 as of the latest data. 43 babies were born in 1991, its single highest year.
When was Barrington most popular? ▼
Barrington was most popular in the 1990s decade with 290 total births. The single peak year was 1991.
Where is Barrington most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Barrington are New York (193 births), Florida (34 births), California (21 births).
How long has the name Barrington been used? ▼
Barrington has been recorded in Social Security data since 1928, spanning 98 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Barrington? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Barry, Barrett, Bart, Barney, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Barrington's data
- Barrington's decade-level peak was the 1990s (290 total births); usage has since declined to 58 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Barringtons (193 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Barrington
Nearby Names Like Barrington
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Barrington
Barry Boy
#1413 181,270 births
Barrett Boy
#187 33,425 births
Bart Boy
16,356 births
Barney Boy
#9895 16,090 births
Barton Boy
#12365 9,371 births
Compare Barrington side by side: Barrington vs Barry Barrington vs Barrett Barrington vs Bart
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1928–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Barrington: #7847 Boys' Name - 1,281 Births, Peak 1991." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/barrington. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Barrington draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.