Morrison
Gender-neutral name · English · Latin
Meaningson of Morris · English
- US rank
- #2,676
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #1,387 in 1911
48 babies were named Morrison in the US in 2025. It has dropped 239 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1911–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Morrison you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 35,587 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Morrison, 48 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Morrison would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryMorrison first shows up in US birth records in 1911, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 114 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1911, when it reached #1,387.
- Then vs nowMorrison is 5.0× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 178,571 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 35,587.
- TrendMorrison has slipped 239 places over the last five years and now sits at #2,676. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedMorrison is most popular in Colorado, where it ranks #849. It's in the top 1,000 in 1 state.
- Boy or girlMorrison is given to both boys and girls: 89% of the 54 babies named Morrison in 2025 were boys. That makes it one of the names that truly works for either.
- MeaningIn English, Morrison means “son of Morris”. Our records link it to English and Latin roots.
About the name Morrison
Morrison is a gender-neutral name of English and Latin origin meaning “son of Morris”. It has 8 letters and 3 syllables, starting with M and ending in “-son”. US birth records list Morrison for boys from 1911 to 2025, in 100 of those 115 years. Its best year was 1911, when it ranked #1,387 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #2,676, with 48 babies. Of the 54 US babies named Morrison in 2025, 11% were girls and 89% were boys.
Origin:English namesLatin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.4 | 721,649 girls |
| 2010s | 3.7 | 271,003 girls |
| 2020s | 5.3 | 187,500 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 21 | 47,872 boys |
| 1920s | 16 | 61,805 boys |
| 1930s | 9.5 | 105,152 boys |
| 1940s | 7.6 | 132,100 boys |
| 1950s | 4.1 | 243,309 boys |
| 1960s | 3.1 | 321,543 boys |
| 1970s | 1.9 | 520,833 boys |
| 1980s | 1.5 | 645,161 boys |
| 1990s | 3.1 | 323,625 boys |
| 2000s | 9.4 | 106,838 boys |
| 2010s | 32 | 31,676 boys |
| 2020s | 30 | 33,670 boys |
More English names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- 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
Questions about the name Morrison
What does the name Morrison mean?
Morrison means “son of Morris” in English.
What is the origin of the name Morrison?
Morrison has English, Latin roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Oliver.
Is Morrison a boy or girl name?
Both. Morrison is used for boys and girls: in 2025, 11% of US babies named Morrison were girls.
How popular is the name Morrison?
Morrison ranked #2,676 for US boys in 2025, given to 48 babies. Its best year was 1911 (#1,387).