Barry Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationBAIR-ee / /ˈbæri/Irish; English
Meaning
Irish: son of the fairy; English: spear
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Barry is of Irish origin, derived from the Gaelic name 'Beara', which means 'spear'. It has been used in Ireland since the Middle Ages. In English-speaking countries, it gained popularity in the 20th century. The name is often associated with strength and valor.
Trend Summary
Barry was most popular in the mid-20th century but has seen a decline in usage in recent years.
Similar Names
Variants
- Barrie
- Bary
International Variants
- Bárri (Icelandic)
- Bárreo (Spanish)
Famous people named Barry
Barry Manilow is an American singer-songwriter known for his hit songs in the 1970s and 1980s.
Barry Bonds is a former professional baseball player who holds the record for most home runs in Major League Baseball.
Barry Goldwater was a prominent American politician and five-term U.S. Senator from Arizona.
Barry Gibb is a British musician and member of the Bee Gees, known for their contributions to pop music.
Fictional characters named Barry
Barry Allen is the alter ego of The Flash in DC Comics, known for his super-speed abilities.
Barry the Builder is a character in the children's television series 'Bob the Builder', known for his construction skills.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Barry was first seen in the United States in 1883. Barry has ranked as high as #125 nationally, which occurred in 1962, and has been most popular in Pennsylvania, New York, California, Illinois, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Barry has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Barry (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| FL | 10 | |
| CA | 9 | |
| MI | 8 | |
| NY | 8 | |
| TX | 7 | |
| MO | 6 | |
| WA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1883 | 5 |
| 1884 | 8 |
| 1885 | 8 |
| 1889 | 7 |
| 1891 | 8 |
| 1892 | 7 |
| 1893 | 9 |
| 1898 | 6 |
| 1899 | 8 |
| 1900 | 10 |
| 1901 | 6 |
| 1903 | 9 |
| 1904 | 5 |
| 1905 | 5 |
| 1906 | 11 |
| 1907 | 7 |
| 1908 | 6 |
| 1909 | 13 |
| 1910 | 15 |
| 1911 | 8 |
| 1912 | 20 |
| 1913 | 14 |
| 1914 | 33 |
| 1915 | 34 |
| 1916 | 19 |
| 1917 | 28 |
| 1918 | 41 |
| 1919 | 32 |
| 1920 | 28 |
| 1921 | 38 |
| 1922 | 36 |
| 1923 | 54 |
| 1924 | 52 |
| 1925 | 69 |
| 1926 | 78 |
| 1927 | 98 |
| 1928 | 141 |
| 1929 | 147 |
| 1930 | 240 |
| 1931 | 299 |
| 1932 | 513 |
| 1933 | 490 |
| 1934 | 523 |
| 1935 | 729 |
| 1936 | 706 |
| 1937 | 726 |
| 1938 | 1,042 |
| 1939 | 1,376 |
| 1940 | 1,836 |
| 1941 | 2,464 |
| 1942 | 3,209 |
| 1943 | 3,193 |
| 1944 | 2,979 |
| 1945 | 3,138 |
| 1946 | 4,624 |
| 1947 | 5,472 |
| 1948 | 4,670 |
| 1949 | 4,607 |
| 1950 | 4,693 |
| 1951 | 5,284 |
| 1952 | 5,505 |
| 1953 | 5,181 |
| 1954 | 5,844 |
| 1955 | 5,600 |
| 1956 | 5,987 |
| 1957 | 5,790 |
| 1958 | 5,326 |
| 1959 | 5,602 |
| 1960 | 5,734 |
| 1961 | 6,217 |
| 1962 | 6,584 |
| 1963 | 5,953 |
| 1964 | 5,367 |
| 1965 | 4,325 |
| 1966 | 3,917 |
| 1967 | 3,209 |
| 1968 | 2,854 |
| 1969 | 3,060 |
| 1970 | 2,797 |
| 1971 | 2,359 |
| 1972 | 1,752 |
| 1973 | 1,516 |
| 1974 | 1,563 |
| 1975 | 1,481 |
| 1976 | 1,421 |
| 1977 | 1,458 |
| 1978 | 1,499 |
| 1979 | 1,401 |
| 1980 | 1,396 |
| 1981 | 1,347 |
| 1982 | 1,183 |
| 1983 | 993 |
| 1984 | 963 |
| 1985 | 966 |
| 1986 | 852 |
| 1987 | 791 |
| 1988 | 733 |
| 1989 | 700 |
| 1990 | 693 |
| 1991 | 587 |
| 1992 | 474 |
| 1993 | 484 |
| 1994 | 409 |
| 1995 | 353 |
| 1996 | 340 |
| 1997 | 316 |
| 1998 | 301 |
| 1999 | 267 |
| 2000 | 263 |
| 2001 | 210 |
| 2002 | 193 |
| 2003 | 199 |
| 2004 | 175 |
| 2005 | 157 |
| 2006 | 169 |
| 2007 | 159 |
| 2008 | 157 |
| 2009 | 149 |
| 2010 | 120 |
| 2011 | 119 |
| 2012 | 113 |
| 2013 | 102 |
| 2014 | 124 |
| 2015 | 142 |
| 2016 | 170 |
| 2017 | 136 |
| 2018 | 155 |
| 2019 | 144 |
| 2020 | 134 |
| 2021 | 121 |
| 2022 | 124 |
| 2023 | 104 |
| 2024 | 130 |