Brownlie is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:
Cyril Brownlie (1895–1954), New Zealand rugby union footballerDean Brownlie (21st century), Australian born, New Zealand cricketerIan Brownlie (21st century), British juristIra C. Brownlie (19th century), American football coachJimmy Brownlie (1885–1973), Scottish football playerJohn Brownlie (born 1952), Scottish football playerMaurice Brownlie (1897–1957), New Zealand rugby union footballerRoyce Brownlie (born 1980), Australian football player