Barry Tillman

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Barry Tillman — Celtic
201K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Barry Tillman 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 Tillman: Surname Albert Tillman (1928–2004), American educator, underwater diver, and author Alex Tillman (born 1991), Canadian football player Andre Tillman (born 1952), American football player Andy Tillman (born 1952), Oregon llama rancher, businessman, and author Barrett Tillman (born 1948), military historian and author Benjamin Tillman (1847–1918), governor and U.S. 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: Tillman

English

Surname Albert Tillman (1928–2004), American educator, underwater diver, and author Alex Tillman (born 1991), Canadian football player Andre Tillman (born 1952), American football player Andy Tillman (born 1952), Oregon llama rancher, businessman, and author Barrett Tillman (born 1948), military historian and author Benjamin Tillman (1847–1918), governor and U.S.

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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 Tillman

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 Tillman:

1
Expression Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

11
Soul Urge Number

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

8
Personality Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

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 Tillman?
The surname Tillman originates from English. Surname Albert Tillman (1928–2004), American educator, underwater diver, and author Alex Tillman (born 1991), Canadian football player Andre Tillman (born 1952), American football player Andy Tillman (born 1952), Oregon llama rancher, businessman, and author Barrett Tillman (born 1948), military historian and author Benjamin Tillman (1847–1918), governor and U.S.
What are the origins of the name Barry Tillman?
The name Barry Tillman combines two different traditions: the first name Barry has Celtic roots, while the surname Tillman originates from English.
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