Barry Cyrus

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Barry Cyrus — Celtic
201K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Barry Cyrus is a name that combines Celtic origins. The first name Barry is a masculine given name of Celtic origin. Barry is both a given name and an Irish and West African surname. The given name can be an Anglicised form of some Irish personal names or shortened form of Barrington or Finbarr, while the surname has numerous etymological origins, and is derived from both place names and personal names. Of given name The given name Barry is derived from Gaelic, possibly being an Anglicised form of the personal name Báire, which is a short form of the related Irish names Bairrfhionn or Barrfind ("fair-headed", "fair-haired"), and Finbar or Fionnbharr ("fair-topped", "fair-haired"). The surname Cyrus: Ron Cyrus (1935–2006), Kentucky politician, and his descendants: Billy Ray Cyrus (born 1961), American musician and actor (son of Ron) Tish Cyrus (born 1967), American manager, producer and television personality (wife of Billy Ray) Brandi Cyrus (born 1987), American actress and television personality (daughter of Billy Ray and Tish) Trace Cyrus (born 1989), American musician (son of Billy Ray and Tish) Miley Cyrus (born 1992), American actress and singer (daughter of Billy Ray and Tish) Noah Cyrus (born 2000), American actress and singer (daughter of Billy Ray and Tish) Darel Cyrus (born 1996. Barry is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 201K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Barry reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Barry

Celtic

Barry is both a given name and an Irish and West African surname. The given name can be an Anglicised form of some Irish personal names or shortened form of Barrington or Finbarr, while the surname has numerous etymological origins, and is derived from both place names and personal names. Of given name The given name Barry is derived from Gaelic, possibly being an Anglicised form of the personal name Báire, which is a short form of the related Irish names Bairrfhionn or Barrfind ("fair-headed", "fair-haired"), and Finbar or Fionnbharr ("fair-topped", "fair-haired").

Surname: Cyrus

English

Ron Cyrus (1935–2006), Kentucky politician, and his descendants: Billy Ray Cyrus (born 1961), American musician and actor (son of Ron) Tish Cyrus (born 1967), American manager, producer and television personality (wife of Billy Ray) Brandi Cyrus (born 1987), American actress and television personality (daughter of Billy Ray and Tish) Trace Cyrus (born 1989), American musician (son of Billy Ray and Tish) Miley Cyrus (born 1992), American actress and singer (daughter of Billy Ray and Tish) Noah Cyrus (born 2000), American actress and singer (daughter of Billy Ray and Tish) Darel Cyrus (born 1996.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Barry is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Barry by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Barry Cyrus

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Barry Cyrus:

6
Expression Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

4
Soul Urge Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

11
Personality Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Barry?
The first name Barry originates from Celtic. Barry is both a given name and an Irish and West African surname. The given name can be an Anglicised form of some Irish personal names or shortened form of Barrington or Finbarr, while the surname has numerous etymological origins, and is derived from both place names and personal names. Of given name The given name Barry is derived from Gaelic, possibly being an Anglicised form of the personal name Báire, which is a short form of the related Irish names Bairrfhionn or Barrfind ("fair-headed", "fair-haired"), and Finbar or Fionnbharr ("fair-topped", "fair-haired").
When was Barry most popular?
The name Barry reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Cyrus?
The surname Cyrus originates from English. Ron Cyrus (1935–2006), Kentucky politician, and his descendants: Billy Ray Cyrus (born 1961), American musician and actor (son of Ron) Tish Cyrus (born 1967), American manager, producer and television personality (wife of Billy Ray) Brandi Cyrus (born 1987), American actress and television personality (daughter of Billy Ray and Tish) Trace Cyrus (born 1989), American musician (son of Billy Ray and Tish) Miley Cyrus (born 1992), American actress and singer (daughter of Billy Ray and Tish) Noah Cyrus (born 2000), American actress and singer (daughter of Billy Ray and Tish) Darel Cyrus (born 1996.
What are the origins of the name Barry Cyrus?
The name Barry Cyrus combines two different traditions: the first name Barry has Celtic roots, while the surname Cyrus originates from English.
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