Barry Name Popularity and Statistics
Barry is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Barry?
Barry is spelled B-A-R-R-Y. The name has 5 letters.
Barry Popularity in 2025
Rank#1,520
Recorded Births114
- Boys usage fell 107 places to #1,520 and recorded 17 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Barry Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 114 | #1,520 |
| 2024 | Boys | 131 | #1,413 |
| 2023 | Boys | 104 | #1,650 |
| 2022 | Boys | 124 | #1,457 |
| 2021 | Boys | 121 | #1,479 |
| 2020 | Boys | 135 | #1,325 |
| 2019 | Boys | 144 | #1,287 |
| 2018 | Boys | 155 | #1,207 |
| 2017 | Boys | 136 | #1,321 |
| 2016 | Boys | 170 | #1,134 |
| 2015 | Boys | 142 | #1,266 |
| 2014 | Boys | 124 | #1,375 |
| 2013 | Boys | 103 | #1,540 |
| 2012 | Boys | 113 | #1,458 |
| 2011 | Boys | 119 | #1,395 |
| 2010 | Boys | 120 | #1,390 |
| 2009 | Boys | 149 | #1,209 |
| 2008 | Boys | 157 | #1,154 |
| 2007 | Boys | 159 | #1,129 |
| 2006 | Boys | 169 | #1,058 |
| 2005 | Boys | 157 | #1,053 |
| 2004 | Boys | 175 | #957 |
| 2003 | Boys | 199 | #867 |
| 2002 | Boys | 193 | #859 |
When Was Barry Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1962 · Boys
6,585 recorded births
National rank #61
1961 · Boys
6,220 recorded births
National rank #66
1956 · Boys
5,988 recorded births
National rank #69
1963 · Boys
5,953 recorded births
National rank #67
Where Barry Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| OH | #1,111 | 6 |
| CA | #1,241 | 15 |
| NC | #1,277 | 5 |
| FL | #1,625 | 6 |
| TX | #1,760 | 9 |
| NY | #1,760 | 5 |