Barry
bare-ee
US Popularity:3103
Origin:Irish
Meaning:fair-haired
Barry is a gender-neutral of Irish origin. It is an anglicized version of Báire which means "fair-haired." While traditionally used as a boy's name, Barry also makes a sweet choice for girls. If you feel like changing up the spelling, you can choose the alternative Barrie or shorten it to Baz. Whether you want to honor your Gaelic heritage or celebrate baby's lightened locks, Barry is a worthy contender for your new arrival.
Famous People Named Barry
Wondering who else shares this name? Check out these well known people who made this baby name famous.
- Barry BondsBaseball Player
- Barry ManilowMusician
- Rick BarryBasketball Player
Barry Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Barry is currently #1855 on The Bump
Boy:Barry is currently #1308 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Barry is currently #1028 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Barry is currently #3103 in U.S. births
Boy:Barry is currently #3184 in U.S. births
Girl:Barry is currently #20954 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
1992
Gender:
Girl
#20954
in 1992
- 636
from 1990
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