Barry
Pronunciation: [ b-AR-ee ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Browse nicknames →Historical Record
Barry first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 599 babies have been named Barry in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Barry is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #68,856 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #68,856
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Barry
Barry is a girl name .
Is Barry a boy or girl name? Barry is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #68,856 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #1,421. Barry is more commonly used as a boy name.
Barry is currently ranked #68,856 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Barry include Bar, Bay, Baie, and Barkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Barry include Barrett . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
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