The name Barry is a girl's name of Irish origin meaning "spear".

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The name Barry peaked for girls at #1839 in 1943. Barry is occasionally used for boys in 2025.

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The name Barry is a boy's name of Irish origin meaning "spear".

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This Anglicized form of Bearach or short form of Finbarr was in the Top 200 in the USA for 50 years until the early 80s when it rapidly fell out of favor. Barry has not yet found popularity in the modern era - but that may well change as people rediscover their love of classic figures like musician Barry White, baseballer Barry Bonds or even Barack Obama, whose nickname as a young man was Barry. 

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The name Barry is currently ranked #962 in U.S. births. and peaked for boys at #61 in 1962. It is currently rising in popularity. The name is most popular in BARRY, BARRY, and BARRY. Barry is occasionally used for girls in 1992.

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