Fair-haired or spear
As a Scottish name, it is a variant of Barry, derived from the Gaelic 'fionnbharr' meaning fair-headed. It is also associated with the French surname 'Barri', referring to a rampart or barrier. In modern usage, it is often linked to the literary legacy of J.M. Barrie.
Less common today
Barrie isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,413 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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