Barry
girl nameBarry entered the US charts in 1931, peaked at #1834 in 1943, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1931–2025
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rank today
#1834
peak (1943)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1930s | #3687 |
| 1940s | #2662 |
| 1950s | #2503 |
| 1960s | #2905 |
| 1970s | #5156 |
| 1980s | #8130 |
| 1990s | #13138 |
Living bearers
About 600 people named Barry are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Barry alive today was born around 1960, making them about 65 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Barry in 2025?
- Barry is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Barry most popular?
- Barry peaked in 1943, reaching #1834 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Barry with classmates?
- Barry will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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