Harrison Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationHAIR-uh-suhn / /ˈhɛrɪsən/English; Old French
Meaning
Son of Harry; army ruler
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Harrison is of English origin, derived from the medieval name Harry, which itself is a diminutive of Henry. It became popular as a surname before transitioning into a given name. The name has been borne by several notable figures throughout history, contributing to its enduring appeal.
Trend Summary
Harrison has seen a steady increase in popularity in the United States over the past few decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Harryson
- Harris
International Variants
- Harrison (English)
- Hérisson (French)
Famous people named Harrison
Harrison Ford is a well-known American actor, famous for his roles in the 'Star Wars' and 'Indiana Jones' franchises.
Harrison Birtwistle was a prominent British composer recognized for his contributions to contemporary classical music.
Harrison Schmitt is an American astronaut and geologist, known for being the only scientist to walk on the Moon.
Fictional characters named Harrison
Harrison Wells is a character in the 'Flash' television series, known for his role as a scientist and mentor.
Harrison Ford is a character in the 'Star Wars' franchise, famously portrayed by the actor of the same name.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Harrison was first seen in the United States in 1880. Harrison has ranked as high as #181 nationally, which occurred in 2016, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Georgia, and North Carolina. In the past 5 years the name Harrison has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Harrison (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
TX | 257 | |
CA | 212 | |
NY | 137 | |
OH | 126 | |
NC | 125 | |
MN | 114 | |
FL | 114 | |
IL | 109 | |
PA | 99 | |
MI | 95 | |
VA | 90 | |
MO | 88 | |
TN | 87 | |
GA | 84 | |
MA | 83 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 65 |
1881 | 61 |
1882 | 76 |
1883 | 61 |
1884 | 63 |
1885 | 45 |
1886 | 77 |
1887 | 99 |
1888 | 400 |
1889 | 288 |
1890 | 156 |
1891 | 106 |
1892 | 158 |
1893 | 120 |
1894 | 85 |
1895 | 81 |
1896 | 79 |
1897 | 69 |
1898 | 83 |
1899 | 54 |
1900 | 69 |
1901 | 44 |
1902 | 53 |
1903 | 47 |
1904 | 46 |
1905 | 56 |
1906 | 44 |
1907 | 55 |
1908 | 59 |
1909 | 57 |
1910 | 95 |
1911 | 82 |
1912 | 170 |
1913 | 197 |
1914 | 262 |
1915 | 313 |
1916 | 298 |
1917 | 320 |
1918 | 372 |
1919 | 322 |
1920 | 407 |
1921 | 349 |
1922 | 374 |
1923 | 361 |
1924 | 333 |
1925 | 349 |
1926 | 302 |
1927 | 293 |
1928 | 274 |
1929 | 223 |
1930 | 241 |
1931 | 226 |
1932 | 251 |
1933 | 233 |
1934 | 203 |
1935 | 198 |
1936 | 183 |
1937 | 211 |
1938 | 216 |
1939 | 203 |
1940 | 178 |
1941 | 177 |
1942 | 211 |
1943 | 233 |
1944 | 179 |
1945 | 226 |
1946 | 196 |
1947 | 263 |
1948 | 240 |
1949 | 232 |
1950 | 216 |
1951 | 218 |
1952 | 229 |
1953 | 219 |
1954 | 205 |
1955 | 192 |
1956 | 187 |
1957 | 204 |
1958 | 176 |
1959 | 191 |
1960 | 175 |
1961 | 140 |
1962 | 168 |
1963 | 158 |
1964 | 132 |
1965 | 117 |
1966 | 129 |
1967 | 133 |
1968 | 111 |
1969 | 118 |
1970 | 120 |
1971 | 99 |
1972 | 114 |
1973 | 117 |
1974 | 107 |
1975 | 112 |
1976 | 102 |
1977 | 78 |
1978 | 100 |
1979 | 105 |
1980 | 135 |
1981 | 139 |
1982 | 201 |
1983 | 227 |
1984 | 221 |
1985 | 415 |
1986 | 464 |
1987 | 592 |
1988 | 694 |
1989 | 883 |
1990 | 928 |
1991 | 982 |
1992 | 1,019 |
1993 | 1,031 |
1994 | 1,331 |
1995 | 1,362 |
1996 | 1,479 |
1997 | 1,824 |
1998 | 1,903 |
1999 | 1,925 |
2000 | 1,984 |
2001 | 1,798 |
2002 | 1,866 |
2003 | 1,697 |
2004 | 1,729 |
2005 | 1,717 |
2006 | 1,560 |
2007 | 1,654 |
2008 | 1,735 |
2009 | 1,465 |
2010 | 1,491 |
2011 | 1,830 |
2012 | 2,125 |
2013 | 2,511 |
2014 | 3,205 |
2015 | 3,343 |
2016 | 3,662 |
2017 | 3,521 |
2018 | 3,412 |
2019 | 3,455 |
2020 | 3,221 |
2021 | 3,149 |
2022 | 2,919 |
2023 | 3,064 |
2024 | 2,958 |