Barry
boy name#1520 in 2025Barry entered the US charts in 1883, peaked at #61 in 1962, ranks #1520 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1883–2025
#1520
rank today
#61
peak (1962)
114
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #771 |
| 1890s | #811 |
| 1900s | #985 |
| 1910s | #1185 |
| 1920s | #879 |
| 1930s | #221 |
| 1940s | #81 |
| 1950s | #72 |
| 1960s | #81 |
| 1970s | #154 |
| 1980s | #245 |
| 1990s | #507 |
| 2000s | #976 |
| 2010s | #1337 |
| 2020s | #1474 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Barry has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 131,000 people named Barry are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Barry alive today was born around 1957, making them about 68 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 ranks #1520 among US boy names in 2025, with 114 babies given the name.
- When was the name Barry most popular?
- Barry peaked in 1962, reaching #61 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Barry with classmates?
- Barry will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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