Brownlie is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:
Cyril Brownlie (1895–1954), New Zealand rugby union footballer
Dean Brownlie (21st century), Australian born, New Zealand cricketer
Ian Brownlie (21st century), British jurist
Ira C. Brownlie (19th century), American football coach
Jimmy Brownlie (1885–1973), Scottish football player
John Brownlie (born 1952), Scottish football player
Maurice Brownlie (1897–1957), New Zealand rugby union footballer
Royce Brownlie (born 1980), Australian football player