Brownlie is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:
Cyril Brownlie (1895–1954), New Zealand rugby player Dean Brownlie (21st century), Australian-born New Zealand cricketer Emma Brownlie (born 1993), Scottish footballer Ian Brownlie (21st century), British jurist Ira C. Brownlie (19th century), American football coach Jimmy Brownlie (1885–1973), Scottish footballer John Brownlie (born 1952), Scottish footballer Maurice Brownlie (1897–1957), New Zealand rugby player Royce Brownlie (born 1980), Australian football player Willie Brownlie (1882–1943), Scottish footballer
See also Brownlee (surname) Julia Brownley, American politician