Harrison
Harrison is a boys' name of English origin meaning “son of Harry; son of the home ruler.” It ranked #116 in the United States in 2025. An English patronymic surname meaning son of Harry.
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how do you pronounce Harrison?
HAIR-ih-son
where does the name Harrison come from?
A patronymic surname of Northern English origin meaning son of Harry, or of Herry, the Middle English pronunciation of Henry.
Associated with two U.S. presidents — William Henry Harrison and Benjamin Harrison — it has a distinguished, patrician feel that has made it a popular given name.
how popular is this name?
Harrison has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 146 years since 1880. It peaked at #52 in 1888, and ranked #116 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #116 |
| 2024 | #121 |
| 2023 | #119 |
| 2022 | #128 |
| 2021 | #121 |
| 2020 | #114 |
| 2019 | #111 |
| 2018 | #115 |
| 2017 | #113 |
| 2016 | #107 |
| 2010 | #233 |
| 2000 | #184 |
| 1990 | #280 |
| 1980 | #755 |
| 1970 | #753 |
| 1960 | #591 |
| 1950 | #447 |
| 1940 | #434 |
| 1930 | #368 |
| 1920 | #277 |
| 1910 | #246 |
| 1900 | #244 |
| 1890 | #107 |
| 1888 | #52 |
| 1880 | #189 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Harrison fell outside the top 1,000.
the history of Harrison
The surname is first recorded in the fourteenth century, with the spellings Harrisson, Harryson and Harrysson, and Henrison alongside them. Its use as a given name came much later.
who are famous people named Harrison?
- Harrison Ford (actor)
- William Henry Harrison (U.S. president)
- George Harrison (musician)
what are the nicknames and variants of Harrison?
Nicknames
Variants around the world
what names are similar to Harrison?
what names go well with Harrison?
Sibling names that share Harrison's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Harrison
What does the name Harrison mean?
Harrison means “son of Harry; son of the home ruler”.
What is the origin of the name Harrison?
Harrison comes from the English naming tradition. Related forms include Harrisson and Harryson.
How popular is the name Harrison?
Harrison ranked #116 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 1888, at #52, and it has spent 146 years in the top 1,000 since 1880.
Is Harrison a boy or girl name?
Harrison is primarily a boys' name.
How do you pronounce Harrison?
Harrison is pronounced HAIR-ih-son, with 3 syllables.
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