Harrison Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Harrison is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Harrison?
Harrison is spelled H-A-R-R-I-S-O-N. The name has 8 letters.
Harrison at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Son of Harry.
- Origin
- The name Harrison is of English origin and is derived from a patronymic surname meaning “son of Harry.”
- Pronunciation
- HAIR-ih-suhn · 3 syllables
Harrison Popularity in 2025
Rank#10,917
Recorded Births8
Rank#116
Recorded Births3,072
- Girls usage fell 1,971 places to #10,917 and recorded 3 fewer births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage rose 5 places to #116 and recorded 106 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Harrison Mean?
Son of Harry.
Origin: The name Harrison is of English origin and is derived from a patronymic surname meaning “son of Harry.”
How Do You Pronounce Harrison?
PronunciationHAIR-ih-suhn
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Harrison?
- History
- Harrison was historically used as a surname before becoming common as a given name in English-speaking countries.
Harrison Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2014 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 8 | #10,917 |
| 2025 | Boys | 3,072 | #116 |
| 2024 | Girls | 11 | #8,946 |
| 2024 | Boys | 2,966 | #121 |
| 2023 | Girls | 7 | #12,197 |
| 2023 | Boys | 3,068 | #119 |
| 2022 | Girls | 9 | #10,383 |
| 2022 | Boys | 2,920 | #128 |
| 2021 | Girls | 12 | #8,464 |
| 2021 | Boys | 3,150 | #121 |
| 2020 | Girls | 9 | #10,250 |
| 2020 | Boys | 3,221 | #114 |
| 2019 | Girls | 14 | #7,716 |
| 2019 | Boys | 3,455 | #111 |
| 2018 | Girls | 8 | #11,427 |
| 2018 | Boys | 3,413 | #115 |
| 2017 | Girls | 14 | #7,840 |
| 2017 | Boys | 3,521 | #113 |
| 2016 | Girls | 8 | #11,781 |
| 2016 | Boys | 3,662 | #107 |
| 2015 | Girls | 6 | #14,482 |
| 2015 | Boys | 3,343 | #119 |
| 2014 | Girls | 11 | #9,517 |
| 2014 | Boys | 3,205 | #127 |
When Was Harrison Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2016 · Boys
3,662 recorded births
National rank #107
2017 · Boys
3,521 recorded births
National rank #113
2019 · Boys
3,455 recorded births
National rank #111
2018 · Boys
3,413 recorded births
National rank #115
Where Harrison Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| VT | #37 | 10 |
| ME | #38 | 27 |
| MO | #52 | 105 |
| AL | #52 | 77 |
| MN | #59 | 90 |
| IN | #68 | 105 |
| KY | #70 | 66 |
| ND | #70 | 15 |