Harrison

Harrison is a boy's name of English origin meaning “son of Harry.” In 2024 it was given to 2,958 boys in the United States.

Harrison at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
“son of Harry”
Pronunciation
/ˈhæ.ɹɪ.sən/

About the name Harrison

Harrison belongs to the English & American tradition. Its meaning — “son of Harry” — is the sense carried by its English roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Harrison first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #52 in 1888, and in 2024 2,958 babies received the name — 96,050 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Harrison in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#52 in 1888
Peak year
2016
Babies named Harrison in 2024
2,958
Total since 1880
96,050

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Harrison mean?

Harrison means “son of Harry” in its English roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Harrison a boy or girl name?

Harrison is a boy name. In 2024, 2,958 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Harrison?

Harrison comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Harrison?

Harrison first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #52 in 1888, and 2,958 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Harrison?

Harrison is pronounced /ˈhæ.ɹɪ.sən/ (IPA).

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