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Barry

Boy name · 6,095 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Barry: 6,095 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 502 births in 1979.

From its Gaelic roots, Barry originally evolved as an Irish surname or a shortened form of the Irish name Bairre, itself a diminutive of Fionnbharr meaning “fair-haired,” though it is also linked to the Old Irish word for “spear.” The name gained international recognition through Barry Gibb, the falsetto-voiced Bee Gee, and soul singer Barry White, whose deep baritone made him a legend. On stage, Barry Humphries brought to life the unforgettable Dame Edna Everage. While the Welsh town of Barry derives its name from the same Gaelic root, the Scottish variant Barrie is famously associated with author J. M. Barrie, creator of Peter Pan. Today, Barry remains a friendly, steady classic, particularly popular in Scotland during the 1970s and 1980s.

Boy 47 of 52 years

Peak year
1979502 babies
Latest (2022)
#7033 babies
Total births
6,095since 1974
5-year trend
▼ 25%vs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 1979 · 502
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).