Berry
Berry is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Berry (fruit) or dweller near a fortified hill.
Origin and history
Berry is an English name originating either as a nature name referring to the small fruit or as a topographic surname derived from Old English 'burh' (fortified place). Historically given to boys in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, its modern usage as a given name in the U.S. remains quite rare.
Popularity in the United States
5,737 babies in the United States have been named Berry since 1880. It ranks #1598 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1874.
States where it is most popular
- GA (21.2 %)
- TX (16.8 %)
- NC (15.4 %)
- AL (8.9 %)
- SC (8.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 234 |
| 1890-1900 | 183 |
| 1900-1910 | 215 |
| 1910-1920 | 469 |
| 1920-1930 | 612 |
| 1930-1940 | 529 |
| 1940-1950 | 615 |
| 1950-1960 | 795 |
| 1960-1970 | 807 |
| 1970-1980 | 525 |
| 1980-1990 | 353 |
| 1990-2000 | 188 |
| 2000-2010 | 94 |
| 2010-2019 | 65 |
| 2020-2029 | 53 |
Famous people named Berry
- Berry Gordy: Record Executive, Songwriter
- Berry Berenson: Photographer, Actress
Fun facts
- The name functions both as a botanical nature name and as a surname derived from the Old English word 'burh', meaning stronghold.
- In most U.S. dialects, Berry is pronounced identically to the traditional masculine name Barry.