Barry is a boy's name of Irish origin and it means "fair-haired". The name Barry comes from the Old Irish word "bairgen" which translates to "spear". It was originally used as a nickname for people with fair hair, but over time it has become a popular given name in its own right. According to some sources, the name Barry first appeared in Ireland during the 12th century and was brought to England by Irish settlers. The name Barry gained popularity during the Victorian era in Britain and has remained a popular choice for boys' names ever since. Some famous people with the name Barry include actors like John Barrymore and Drew Barrymore, as well as former US President Bill Clinton who was named after his father, William Jefferson Blythe III, but was known by his middle name Barry throughout his childhood.
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.