Boy
Barry
spear thrower
About Barry
Classic and unpretentious, Barry represents solid traditional naming with enduring appeal. This two-syllable name has served generations well, proving its staying power through changing times. Barry conveys reliability and warmth, suggesting someone approachable and genuine. The name has a friendly, down-to-earth quality that puts people at ease. While not currently trending, this gives Barry a refreshing distinctiveness in an era of more elaborate names. Children named Barry often find their name ages exceptionally well, remaining appropriate from childhood through retirement. The name's simplicity means no confusion about spelling or pronunciation, a practical consideration for daily life. Barry pairs effectively with both classic and contemporary middle names, showing flexibility in various naming combinations. Its lack of pretension appeals to parents who value substance over flash. The name has positive associations without heavy baggage from popular culture, allowing each Barry to define it through their own character and achievements.
Popularity of the Name Barry
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1883 | #902 | ||||
| 1884 | #707 | ||||
| 1885 | #703 | ||||
| 1889 | #797 | ||||
| 1891 | #704 | ||||
| 1892 | #868 | ||||
| 1893 | #706 | ||||
| 1899 | #789 | ||||
| 1900 | #837 | ||||
| 1901 | #958 | ||||
| 1903 | #786 | ||||
| 1906 | #759 | ||||
| 1909 | #806 | ||||
| 1910 | #786 | ||||
| 1914 | #968 | ||||
| 1923 | #931 | ||||
| 1924 | #980 | #110 | |||
| 1925 | #794 | #124 | |||
| 1926 | #722 | #86 | |||
| 1927 | #639 | #77 | |||
| 1928 | #508 | #66 | |||
| 1929 | #483 | #53 | |||
| 1930 | #370 | #46 | |||
| 1931 | #315 | #35 | |||
| 1932 | #235 | #26 | |||
| 1933 | #235 | #20 | |||
| 1934 | #226 | #17 | |||
| 1935 | #183 | #11 | |||
| 1936 | #185 | #13 | |||
| 1937 | #182 | #14 | |||
| 1938 | #155 | #11 | |||
| 1939 | #127 | #12 | |||
| 1940 | #109 | #10 | |||
| 1941 | #91 | #10 | |||
| 1942 | #79 | #19 | |||
| 1943 | #82 | #18 | |||
| 1944 | #84 | #20 | |||
| 1945 | #84 | #23 | |||
| 1946 | #68 | #21 | |||
| 1947 | #68 | #17 | |||
| 1948 | #74 | #21 | |||
| 1949 | #73 | #23 | |||
| 1950 | #74 | #22 | |||
| 1951 | #71 | #22 | |||
| 1952 | #69 | #21 | |||
| 1953 | #73 | #23 | |||
| 1954 | #68 | #25 | |||
| 1955 | #70 | #24 | |||
| 1956 | #69 | #25 | |||
| 1957 | #72 | #24 | |||
| 1958 | #79 | #33 | |||
| 1959 | #73 | #31 | |||
| 1960 | #72 | #32 | |||
| 1961 | #66 | #34 | |||
| 1962 | #61 | #35 | |||
| 1963 | #67 | #45 | |||
| 1964 | #69 | #43 | #69 | ||
| 1965 | #86 | #46 | #77 | ||
| 1966 | #87 | #61 | #67 | ||
| 1967 | #96 | #64 | #67 | ||
| 1968 | #107 | #60 | #61 | ||
| 1969 | #99 | #69 | #49 | ||
| 1970 | #117 | #65 | #48 | ||
| 1971 | #133 | #67 | #45 | ||
| 1972 | #148 | #71 | #40 | ||
| 1973 | #159 | #110 | #37 | ||
| 1974 | #156 | #139 | #32 | ||
| 1975 | #164 | #110 | #36 | ||
| 1976 | #165 | #150 | #24 | ||
| 1977 | #164 | #146 | #25 | ||
| 1978 | #162 | #157 | #20 | ||
| 1979 | #170 | #142 | #26 | ||
| 1980 | #175 | #148 | #22 | ||
| 1981 | #186 | #142 | #27 | ||
| 1982 | #208 | #189 | #22 | ||
| 1983 | #225 | #150 | #24 | ||
| 1984 | #232 | #181 | #23 | ||
| 1985 | #240 | #179 | #17 | ||
| 1986 | #261 | #220 | #31 | ||
| 1987 | #277 | #184 | #37 | ||
| 1988 | #309 | #279 | #36 | ||
| 1989 | #332 | #307 | #37 | ||
| 1990 | #348 | #41 | |||
| 1991 | #385 | #200 | #48 | #386 | |
| 1992 | #458 | #48 | #416 | ||
| 1993 | #451 | #65 | #509 | ||
| 1994 | #497 | #59 | #548 | ||
| 1995 | #540 | #69 | #562 | ||
| 1996 | #550 | #77 | #826 | ||
| 1997 | #583 | #315 | #300 | #76 | #764 |
| 1998 | #610 | #359 | #83 | #735 | |
| 1999 | #645 | #447 | #89 | #760 | |
| 2000 | #676 | #440 | #91 | #801 | |
| 2001 | #798 | #425 | #112 | #950 | |
| 2002 | #858 | #543 | #119 | ||
| 2003 | #866 | #465 | #130 | #941 | |
| 2004 | #957 | #588 | #123 | ||
| 2005 | #615 | #141 | |||
| 2006 | #743 | #137 | |||
| 2007 | #684 | #180 | |||
| 2008 | #785 | #178 | |||
| 2009 | #988 | #221 | |||
| 1922 | #147 | ||||
| 2010 | #284 | ||||
| 2011 | #245 | ||||
| 2012 | #310 | ||||
| 2013 | #354 | ||||
| 2014 | #269 | ||||
| 2015 | #257 | ||||
| 2016 | #345 | ||||
| 2017 | #450 | ||||
| 2018 | #449 | ||||
| 2019 | #312 | ||||
| 2020 | #440 | ||||
| 2021 | #442 | ||||
| 2022 | #495 | ||||
| 2023 | #565 | ||||
| 2024 | #566 | ||||
| 2025 | #392 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Barry
- Bairre
- Barra
- Bari
Names Similar to Barry
Nicknames for Barry
- Bar
- Baz
- Bazza
- Bear
Famous People Named Barry
| Barry White | American singer-songwriter |
| Barry Gibb | British-American musician - Bee Gees |
| Barry Bonds | American former baseball player |
| Barry Manilow | American singer-songwriter |
| Barry Sanders | American former football player |
| Barry Pepper | Canadian actor |
| Barry Humphries | Australian comedian and actor - known for "Dame Edna" character |
| Barry Fitzgerald | Irish actor |
| Barry McGuigan | Irish former boxer |
| Barry Sonnenfeld | American film director |
| Barry Watson | American actor |
| Barry Sloane | English actor |
| Barry Corbin | American actor |
| Barry Keoghan | Irish actor |
| Barry Shabaka Henley | American actor |
| Barry Van Dyke | American actor |
| Barry Livingston | American actor |
| Barry Jenkins | American filmmaker |
| Barry Morse | English-Canadian actor |
| Barry Levinson | American filmmaker |
Characters Named Barry
| Barry Goldberg | Character from the TV show "The Goldbergs" |
| Barry B. Benson | Protagonist in the animated film "Bee Movie" |
| Barry Robinson | Character from the TV show "Archer" |
| Barry Dylan | Character from the TV show "Archer" |
| Barry Fairbrother | Character from the novel "The Casual Vacancy" by J.K. Rowling |
| Barry Block | Character from the TV show "The Middle" |
| Barry Foster | Character from the TV show "Fargo" |
| Barry Zuckerkorn | Character from the TV show "Arrested Development" |
| Barry Smith | Character from the movie "High Fidelity" |
| Barry Kripke | Character from the TV show "The Big Bang Theory" |
| Barry Thomas | Character from the movie "Looking for Mr. Goodbar" |
| Barry Burton | Character from the video game series "Resident Evil" |
| Barry Allen | Young Justice - DC Comics character in the animated series "Young Justice" |
| Barry Dingle | Character from the TV show "Emmerdale" |
| Barry Wheeler | Character from the TV show "American Dad!" |
| Barry Marder | Character from the TV show "Seinfeld" |