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How Many People Are Named Barry?
Estimated people named Barry living in the U.S. today
132,627
Gender distribution
100% male · 0% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 181,921
- Peak year: 1962 (6,610 births)
- Estimated living today: 132,627
Barry by age group — who carries the name today?
Barry popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Barry
Barry has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 181,921 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 132,627 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 2,577 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Barrys you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Barry in the US?
An estimated 132,627 people named Barry are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Barry uncommon — about 1 in 2,577 Americans.
Is Barry a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Barry is 100% male and 0% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Barry most popular?
Barry peaked in 1962, when 6,610 babies were given the name. Its current trend is steady compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Barry?
Barry ranks #405 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 40 out of 100 (higher means rarer).