boys' name 1938–2016

Barry

Barry is losing ground — from #7 in 1938 to #414 in 2016.

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#414 last ranked in 2016
3 registrations that year
6,627 total 1938–2016

Note: Barry hasn't appeared in any Australian state's published top-100 list since 2016. State BDM registries publish only the top 100 names per year — names below that threshold no longer show in the data even if babies are still being given them. Read more about coverage limits.

Popularity over the years

Registrations dropped from 112 to 3 (-97%).

Peak popularity was in 1952 (395 registrations).

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Peak 1952 · 395
Low 2016 · 3
Years tracked 31

Neighbours in the 2016 ranking

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By state & territory — 2016

How often Barry was registered in each of the 8 Australian states and territories.

Barry popularity by state — 2016Australian Capital Territory: no data for this yearNew South Wales: no data for this yearNorthern Territory: no data for this yearQueensland: no data for this yearSouth Australia: 3 (rank #397)Tasmania: no data for this yearVictoria: no data for this yearWestern Australia: no data for this yearACTNSWNTQLDSATASVICWA
Barry — popularity by state & territory in 2016. Hover a state for details, click to view the full Top 50 for that state.
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Most popular in South Australia (3 babies)

South Australia
3 #397
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In 2016: 3 babies named Barry across 1 of 8 states and territories.

Frequently asked questions

How many babies in Australia have been named Barry?
Between 1938 and 2016, Barry was registered for 6,627 babies in the available state datasets.
Is Barry a popular name in Australia?
Barry has fallen out of every Australian state's published top-100 list since 2016, when it last ranked #414 with 3 registrations. Each state's Births, Deaths & Marriages registry only publishes the top 100 names per year — names below that threshold disappear from the data even if babies are still being given them.