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).