Berry
Variant of Bury and (in dialects with Mary-marry-merry merger) Barry.
Every Berry since 1880 — 6,107 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Berry
Berry is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #12,290 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 6,107 American babies have been named Berry — about 94% boys and 6% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1963, when 108 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1960s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Berry stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Berry year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 5 | #12,290 |
| 2024 | 6 | #13,745 | 10 | #7,844 |
| 2023 | 6 | #13,719 | 8 | #9,024 |
| 2022 | 5 | #15,686 | 11 | #7,326 |
| 2021 | — | — | 8 | #8,940 |
| 2020 | — | — | 11 | #7,099 |
| 2019 | — | — | 6 | #10,965 |
| 2018 | — | — | 9 | #8,247 |
| 2017 | 6 | #14,416 | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — | 10 | #7,667 |
| 2015 | 8 | #12,014 | 11 | #7,126 |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | 5 | #12,376 |
| 2012 | 5 | #17,307 | 9 | #8,233 |
| 2011 | 5 | #17,176 | 5 | #12,515 |
| 2010 | — | — | 10 | #7,648 |
| 2009 | — | — | 11 | #7,277 |
| 2008 | — | — | 6 | #11,226 |
| 2007 | 6 | #15,783 | 11 | #7,153 |
| 2006 | — | — | 10 | #7,489 |
| 2005 | — | — | 8 | #8,378 |
| 2004 | — | — | 10 | #7,032 |
| 2003 | — | — | 11 | #6,308 |
| 2002 | — | — | 9 | #7,108 |
| 2001 | — | — | 7 | #8,430 |
| 2000 | — | — | 11 | #5,958 |
| 1995 | — | — | 23 | #3,029 |
| 1990 | — | — | 23 | #2,786 |
| 1985 | — | — | 36 | #1,700 |
| 1980 | — | — | 44 | #1,433 |
| 1975 | — | — | 50 | #1,194 |
| 1970 | 9 | #5,442 | 74 | #929 |
| 1965 | — | — | 81 | #820 |
| 1960 | 5 | #6,452 | 90 | #804 |
| 1955 | 6 | #5,268 | 76 | #844 |
| 1950 | 10 | #3,444 | 66 | #837 |
| 1945 | 5 | #4,612 | 49 | #916 |
| 1940 | 8 | #3,239 | 58 | #819 |
| 1935 | — | — | 51 | #883 |
| 1930 | 11 | #2,705 | 61 | #834 |
| 1925 | 13 | #2,635 | 56 | #902 |
| 1920 | — | — | 55 | #929 |
| 1915 | — | — | 60 | #776 |
| 1910 | — | — | 21 | #638 |
| 1905 | — | — | 21 | #492 |
| 1900 | — | — | 22 | #491 |
| 1895 | — | — | 18 | #480 |
| 1890 | — | — | 17 | #438 |
| 1885 | — | — | 24 | #356 |
| 1880 | — | — | 30 | #305 |
Famous people named Berry
- Berry Gordy Musician · b. 1929
- Berry Berenson Actor · 1948–2001
- Berry van Aerle Soccer player · b. 1962
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Berry mean?
Variant of Bury and (in dialects with Mary-marry-merry merger) Barry.
How popular is the name Berry in 2025?
Berry ranked #12,290 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Berry?
6,107 babies have been named Berry in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Berry most popular?
Berry peaked in 1963, when 108 newborns received the name.
Is Berry a boy or girl name?
Berry is used for both: about 6% of babies named Berry have been girls and 94% boys.
Is the name Berry rising or falling?
Berry is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Berry?
Well-known people named Berry include Berry Gordy (musician), Berry Berenson (actor), Berry van Aerle (soccer player).