Will my child share the name Barry with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 6 UK babies named Barry per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Barry in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Barry becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Barry has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 1151 places in the last five years. Its peak was #441 in 1996. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.

Is Barry a good choice for a distinctive name?

Barry is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Barry a popular baby name in the United States?

Barry does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

NameInClass Baby name predictor

👦 Boy's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #3255

Barry

Barry is a distinctive choice, ranked #3255 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Barry in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#3255

About the Name Barry

Barry has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 1151 places in five years. It was most popular in 1996 at #441 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Barry is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.