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The name Barry originates from the Irish name 'Bairre', meaning 'spear' or 'fair-haired'. It has evolved from its historical forms to the modern name Barry. The name is associated with a strong yet gentle image and has no significant biblical relevance. It gained popularity in the early 20th century and continues to be recognized today, attributed to notable personalities.

The name Barry is most popular in Pennsylvania, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Baby Boomers generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Barry has been falling for male in MidWest, too falling for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, falling for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Barry' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 997th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 135th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 72nd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 131st out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 315th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 941st out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1386th out of 23106 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 3793rd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2545th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4454th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 11006th out of 27321 names. Discover how the name 'Barry' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.