Harrison

Meaning & Origin

Meaning: Son of Harry; Son of Henry

Background: The name Harrison originates from the English surname meaning 'son of Harry.' It is derived from the given name Harry, which is a diminutive of Henry. In German, Henry itself means 'home ruler,' adding to the historical significance of the name.

At a glance

Quick stats based on the history of this name.

Lifetime rank
#321
Total births
96,366
Most popular decade
2010s (85,998 births)
10-year trend
↑ Rising (+6 ranks)
Years in Top 100
2
First recorded year
1880

Gender usage

99.7% male 0.3% female

Stats by gender

Male

First year
1880
First year births
65
First year rank
#189
Peak year
2016
Peak year births
3,662
Peak rank
#107
Most recent year
2024
Recent year births
2,958
Recent rank
#121

Female

First year
1923
First year births
5
First year rank
#4,967
Peak year
2012
Peak year births
15
Peak rank
#7,802
Most recent year
2024
Recent year births
11
Recent rank
#8,922

Births over time

Number of babies given this name each year.

Rank over time

Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).

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