Barry
Meaning: Bear, the animal
Origin: English
Gender: Boy
Rank in Australia: #122
Total births: 4,554
History: Barry peaked in the 1960s in Australia. Barry Humphries created Dame Edna Everage — the most famous Australian comedic character in history. Barry Marshall won the Nobel Prize in Medicine for discovering H. pylori. In Australia, Barry means both outrageous comedy and world-changing science.
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Look at the data
Every number here comes directly from Australia’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (1973) | #97 |
| Babies named Barry in 1973 | 72 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 4,554 |
| Peak year | 1952 (395 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #30 |
| Years in records | 1952–1973 (21 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 30 spots |
Frequently asked about Barry
What does the name Barry mean?
Barry means “Bear, the animal” from English roots.
What is the origin of the name Barry?
Barry has English origin. The traditional meaning is “Bear, the animal”.
How popular is Barry in Australia?
Barry ranked #97 in Australia in 1973 — given to 72 babies that year.
When was Barry most popular?
Barry peaked in 1952 with 395 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Barry a boy or girl name?
Barry is predominantly a boys' name in Australia — over 90% of Barrys in registered births are male.
Is the name Barry rising or falling in popularity?
Barry has fallen 30 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Australia — from #67 in 1968 to #97 in 1973.
How long has Barry been recorded in Australia?
Barry appears in birth records in Australia across 21 years — from 1952 through 1973.