Barry
Peaked at #61 nationally in 1962, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1883, Barry has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Barry — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#1839
in 1943
Last ranked
#13512
in 1992
Years tracked
55
1931–1992
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1931, Barry reached its peak popularity for girls in 1943, ranking #1839 nationally with 22 babies given the name that year.
Barry hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 1992, when it stood at #13512.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | #13,512 | 5 |
| 1990 | #13,196 | 5 |
| 1989 | #12,584 | 5 |
| 1988 | #10,496 | 6 |
| 1987 | #6,379 | 11 |
| 1986 | #8,614 | 7 |
| 1985 | #7,014 | 9 |
| 1984 | #8,232 | 7 |
Barry — Boys (United States)
StablePeak rank
#61
in 1962
Current rank
#1415
in 2024
Years tracked
133
1883–2024
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1883, Barry reached its peak popularity for boys in 1962, ranking #61 nationally with 6,584 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #1375 (2014) to #1415 (2024) — a 3% drop.
As of 2024, Barry ranks #1415 nationally for boys, with 130 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #1,415 | 130 |
| 2023 | #1,648 | 104 |
| 2022 | #1,457 | 124 |
| 2021 | #1,477 | 121 |
| 2020 | #1,335 | 134 |
| 2019 | #1,286 | 144 |
| 2018 | #1,207 | 155 |
| 2017 | #1,323 | 136 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Barry most popular?
Barry was most popular in 1962, when it ranked #61 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Barry becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently stable, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Barry?
At least 181,921 babies have been recorded with the name Barry in the US since 1883, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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