How Many People Are Named Barri?

Complete statistics for the name Barri: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Barri
Very Rare
Irish, Welsh

A very rare name, Barri has only been given to 551 babies in the U.S. ever, and today, 490 people still bear it, 1 in 674,040 Americans. It peaked in 1964 with 40 births that year.

~161
Living in US
1 in 2,058,691
Americans
1964
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Fair-haired or marksman
🌐
Origin
Irish, Welsh
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Cheerful Expressive Sociable
3
Life Path Number

The number 3 is traditionally associated with creativity, self-expression, and communication. People connected to this number tend to be optimistic, socially engaging, and drawn to artistic or expressive pursuits.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

3,962
Worldwide Bearers
#111,094
Global Rank
🇮🇳 India
1,222
🇺🇸 United States
1,142
🇵🇭 Philippines
590
🇮🇩 Indonesia
465
🇷🇺 Russia
74
🇬🇧 England
65
🇬🇧 Wales
61
🇵🇰 Pakistan
54
🇮🇷 Iran
47
🇳🇬 Nigeria
36

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
38 (8%)
♀ Female
451 (92%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 59
8
Would be under 30 (1%)
237
Would be 30–60 (43%)
306
Would be over 60 (56%)

All 551 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1964

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
81
Classic Feel
50
Modern Appeal
50
International
93

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Barri Through the Generations

Barri is a name that bridges classic and modern, with its origins shrouded in mystery. Despite being given to just 551 babies in the U.S. throughout history, there are still 490 people named Barri alive today, making it a truly unique moniker. The peak year for Barri was 1964, when 40 babies received the name, but the majority of those named Barri are now over 60, indicating a stable trend. This age distribution suggests a strong presence among older generations, with only a small fraction under 30 and a significant portion in their 30s to 60s. Interestingly, while the name is rare in the U.S., it's most common outside the country in India, highlighting its global appeal despite its rarity in the U.S. population.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 33
California 10
Pennsylvania 5

✨ Similar Names to Barri

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Barri's Irish, Welsh roots

📄 About the Name Barri

How Many People Have the Name Barri?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 161 people in the United States currently share the name Barri. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,058,691 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Barri a Common or Rare Name?

Barri is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Barri Mean?

Barri means "Fair-haired or marksman" and comes from Irish, Welsh origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Barri in SSA data, approximately 8% are male and 92% are female.

When Was Barri Most Popular?

The name Barri reached peak popularity in 1964, with 40 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Barri?

Approximately 161 people named Barri live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 161. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,058,691 Americans.

Is Barri a rare name?

Barri is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,058,691 Americans has this name.

What does the name Barri mean?

Barri means "Fair-haired or marksman" and comes from Irish, Welsh origins.

Is Barri more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 8% of people named Barri are male and 92% are female.

When was Barri most popular?

Barri peaked in 1964 with 40 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US161
All-Time Births161
1 in X1 in 2,058,691
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age59
Peak Year1964
World Rank#111,094
Male %8%
Female %92%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.