Barry Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Irish
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Barry means 'spear' or 'fair-haired'.
Meaning of the Name Barry
Barry is a name of Irish origin that means 'spear' or 'fair-haired'. It is derived from the Irish surname Ó Beargha, which was anglicized as Barry. The name has been in use since medieval times and has remained popular in Ireland as well as in English-speaking countries. Barry is a strong and masculine name with a rich history.
Popularity of the Name Barry
The popularity for the name Barry peaked in popularity in the year 1962 with 6,583 births, which ranked number 126 out of 10,991 unique names for that year. Barry had the most female births in 1963 with 32, which ranked number 2,094 out of 7,662 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1962 with 6,583, which ranked number 61 out of 4,628 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Barry has increased over the last ten years from 113 births to 123 births, an increase of 8.85%. Among males, Barry has increased in popularity over the last ten years from 113 births to 123 births, an increase of 8.85%.
Nationwide Popularity of Barry
- 20 Year Trend of Barry: -36.27%
- 10 Year Trend of Barry: 8.85%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Barry: 8.85%
Popularity of Barry by State
For males, Barry was most popular in Northeastern states with 23 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in NY, with 13 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Barry. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | 9 | 1738 | < 5 | N/A |
| GA | 10 | 856 | < 5 | N/A |
| LA | 5 | 805 | < 5 | N/A |
| MO | 8 | 641 | < 5 | N/A |
| NJ | 5 | 1032 | < 5 | N/A |
| NY | 13 | 927 | < 5 | N/A |
| PA | 5 | 1245 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 10 | 1664 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Barry
- Total Births of Barry: 124 (0.85%)
- Male Births of Barry: 124 (0.85%)
Given the upward trend of Barry over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 0.85% increase in total births, for a total of 124 births in 2024. Male births for Barry have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 124 male births in 2024, an increase of 0.85%.