Barri is a unique and distinctive given name of American origin, derived from the Scottish surname Barrie, which itself comes from the Scottish Gaelic word 'barrach', meaning 'shaggy'. The name gained popularity in the United States during the 20th century, particularly after the success of J.M. Barrie's iconic play "Peter Pan," first produced in 1904.
The name Barri was quite popular during the late 1950s and early 1960s, with a notable spike in popularity in 1963. However, it appears to have fallen out of favor by the late 1960s as there are no recorded births from 1965 to 1979. There was another small resurgence in 1980 but it did not last long. Overall, there were a total of 47 babies named Barri between 1956 and 1987.