Windy place or free man
Derived from the Scottish Gaelic 'gaothair' meaning 'windy place', or potentially from the Germanic elements 'gud' and 'hari' meaning 'warrior of God'. It is primarily associated with the Scottish clan name from the lands of Guthrie in Angus.
Less common today
Guthrie isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,615 in 1994.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Iconic American folk singer and songwriter
Renowned English virtuoso guitarist
Prominent Broadway director and producer
