Berry
Berry: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Berry
- A male given name transferred from the surname.
- A female given name from English.
Etymology
Variant of Bury and (in dialects with Mary-marry-merry merger) Barry. The given name is also a pet form of names beginning with Ber-.
How popular is Berry?
Since 1880, 370 girls and 5,737 boys in the U.S. have been named Berry (6% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2300 in 1934. Its highest rank for boys was #305 in 1880. In 2025, 5 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Berry
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Berry
Sister and brother names that share Berry's English roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Berry FAQ
What does the name Berry mean?
A male given name transferred from the surname. A female given name from English. Variant of Bury and (in dialects with Mary-marry-merry merger) Barry. The given name is also a pet form of names beginning with Ber-.
What is the origin of the name Berry?
Berry is listed as a name of English origin.
How popular is the name Berry?
Since 1880, 370 girls and 5,737 boys in the U.S. have been named Berry (6% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2300 in 1934. Its highest rank for boys was #305 in 1880. In 2025, 5 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Berry a boy or girl name?
Berry is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 370 girls and 5,737 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.