Barry
5 countries#1520 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Barry was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
182,036 births recorded 1883–2025 · currently #1520 · peaked in 1962 with 6,611 births
Most common in: Pennsylvania, New York, California, Illinois, Texas
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
6,713 births recorded 1974–2022 · peaked in 1979 with 502 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
6,095 births recorded 1974–2022 · peaked in 1979 with 502 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
434 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #2301 · peaked in 1996 with 45 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
184 births recorded 1997–2022 · peaked in 1997 with 30 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
131 births recorded 1953–2021 · peaked in 2018 with 10 births
Most common in: Paris
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Barry’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #1058 | — |
| 2007 | #1129 | ↓71 |
| 2008 | #1154 | ↓25 |
| 2009 | #1209 | ↓55 |
| 2010 | #1390 | ↓181 |
| 2011 | #1395 | ↓5 |
| 2012 | #1458 | ↓63 |
| 2013 | #1540 | ↓82 |
| 2014 | #1375 | ↑165 |
| 2015 | #1266 | ↑109 |
| 2016 | #1134 | ↑132 |
| 2017 | #1321 | ↓187 |
| 2018 | #1207 | ↑114 |
| 2019 | #1287 | ↓80 |
| 2020 | #1325 | ↓38 |
| 2021 | #1479 | ↓154 |
| 2022 | #1457 | ↑22 |
| 2023 | #1650 | ↓193 |
| 2024 | #1413 | ↑237 |
| 2025 | #1520 | ↓107 |
Frequently asked questions about Barry
Is Barry a popular name?
Yes — Barry currently ranks #1520 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Barry more common for boys or girls?
Barry is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Barry most popular?
Barry peaked in 1962 in United States, with 6,611 recorded births that year.
Is Barry rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Barry’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #892 in 1883 to #1520 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Barry?
At least 188,880 babies have been recorded with the name Barry across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Barry popular in more than one country?
Yes — Barry appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, Scotland, England & Wales, Northern Ireland, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Barry?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Barry include Tristian, Wolfgang, Gilberto, Kallum.
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