Harrison
Meaningson of Harry · English
- US rank
- #116
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #52 in 1888
3,072 babies were named Harrison in the US in 2025. It has dropped 2 places in five years.
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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American actor (born 1942)
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 556 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Harrison, 3,072 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Harrison would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryHarrison has been in use since at least 1880, the first year US birth records were kept. That's 145 years of Harrisons, and counting.
- Best yearIts best year was 1888, when it reached #52.
- Where it's lovedHarrison is most popular in Vermont, where it ranks #37, followed by Maine (#38) and Alabama (#52). It makes the top 1,000 in almost every state.
- MeaningIn English, Harrison means “son of Harry”.
About the name Harrison
Harrison is a boy name of English origin meaning “son of Harry”. It has 8 letters and 3 syllables, starting with H and ending in “-son”. US birth records list Harrison for boys from 1880 to 2025, in 146 of those 146 years. Its best year was 1888, when it ranked #52 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #116, with 3,072 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 1,100 | 909 boys |
| 1890s | 870 | 1,150 boys |
| 1900s | 392 | 2,554 boys |
| 1910s | 378 | 2,648 boys |
| 1920s | 297 | 3,372 boys |
| 1930s | 205 | 4,875 boys |
| 1940s | 144 | 6,921 boys |
| 1950s | 101 | 9,857 boys |
| 1960s | 71 | 13,994 boys |
| 1970s | 64 | 15,635 boys |
| 1980s | 211 | 4,739 boys |
| 1990s | 712 | 1,404 boys |
| 2000s | 863 | 1,158 boys |
| 2010s | 1,524 | 656 boys |
| 2020s | 1,775 | 563 boys |
Other spellings of Harrison
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Harrison
What does the name Harrison mean?
Harrison means “son of Harry” in English.
What is the origin of the name Harrison?
Harrison has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Harrison a boy or girl name?
Harrison is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Harrison?
Harrison ranked #116 for US boys in 2025, given to 3,072 babies. Its best year was 1888 (#52).