Harrison
Harrison: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈhæ.ɹɪ.sən/ · /ˈhæɹ.ɪ.sən/
Meaning and origin of Harrison
- A male given name transferred from the surname.
Etymology
From Harry + -son.
How popular is Harrison?
Since 1880, 324 girls and 99,138 boys in the U.S. have been named Harrison (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #4833 in 1930. Its highest rank for boys was #52 in 1888. In 2025 it ranked #116 for boys, with 3,080 babies given the name.
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Harrison FAQ
What does the name Harrison mean?
A male given name transferred from the surname. From Harry + -son.
What is the origin of the name Harrison?
Harrison is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Harrison?
Since 1880, 324 girls and 99,138 boys in the U.S. have been named Harrison (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #4833 in 1930. Its highest rank for boys was #52 in 1888. In 2025 it ranked #116 for boys, with 3,080 babies given the name.
Is Harrison a boy or girl name?
Harrison is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 324 girls and 99,138 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.