Harrison

Rank 127th Boy Name

In 2022, the name Harrison was 127th most popular baby name for boys and 223rd most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 2,921 babies were named Harrison in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 1,151 babies in the United States were named Harrison. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 2.6% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Harrison is around 17 to 20 years old.

The name "Harrison" is well know, but not overly common.

The most common nickname for Harrison is Harry.

Harrison Meaning & Origin

Harrison is an English name that means "son of Harry", generally evoking a sense of traditionalism, strength, and legacy.

The name Harrison is described as witty, adventurous and trust-worthy.

Pronunciation

Harrison is pronounced har-ree-son in English. The name Harrison has 8 letters and 3 or 5 syllables, depending on pronunciation.

Click below to hear how the name is pronounced:

Name Trends (1972 to Present)

The yellow line indicates overall rank of the name. The pink and blue area indicates the total number of girls and boys named "Harrison".

Fun Facts about Harrison

  • The name Harrison is shared by a famous actor, Harrison Ford, who is renowned for his roles in iconic films such as Indiana Jones and Star Wars.

Contribute: You can submit interesting notes, tidbits, or fun facts about this name be sending us an email.

Geography

Where is the name Harrison most popular!? Popularity can vary a lot between regions. This map shows the relative popularity of a name in each state.

Relevant Categories

Similar Sounding Names

Horizon Herson Hargun Harryson Harshan Harshini

Top names staring with "H"

Henry Harper Hudson Hazel Hannah Hunter Hayden Hailey Hadley Hayes Harmony Harlow Hendrix Hallie Haven Holden Harley Hope Hector Heidi Harvey Hugo Hattie Helen Hank All names starting with "H"

Related Content:

Data Source

Social Security Administration

U.S. Name Statistics provided by the Social Security Administration based on data from SSN Applications

ChatGPT

Name meanings are generated with the help of Artificial Intelligence using a tool called ChatGPT

↑ Top of page