Morrison Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: MOR-ih-sun //ˈmɔːrɪsən//
Origin: Scottish; English
Meaning: Scottish: son of Morris; English: son of the dark-skinned one
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Morrison is of Scottish origin, derived from the surname 'Morison,' which itself comes from the given name 'Morris.' The name Morris has roots in the Latin name 'Mauritius,' meaning 'dark-skinned' or 'Moorish.' This Latin form was adopted into Old French as 'Maurice,' which then evolved into the English 'Morris.' The transition from Morris to Morrison likely occurred in the late Middle Ages, as surnames began to develop from given names, particularly in Scotland and Northern England, where the suffix '-son' denoted 'son of.' Thus, Morrison essentially means 'son of Morris.' Historically, the name has been borne by various notable figures, including the Scottish poet and playwright James Morrison, who flourished in the 19th century. The name also appears in various historical records, including the 16th-century Scottish clan documents, where it was associated with the Morrison clan, known for its ties to the Hebrides and the Isle of Lewis.
Additionally, the name has been referenced in literature and historical texts, contributing to its recognition over the centuries. Culturally, the name Morrison has been associated with strength and resilience, reflecting the characteristics often attributed to Scottish heritage.
It has also been linked to various artistic and literary figures, enhancing its cultural resonance. The diminutive 'Morrie' has been used as an affectionate form of the name, although it is less common in historical texts.
Overall, Morrison carries a rich historical and cultural significance, rooted in its etymological journey and the notable figures who have borne the name.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Morrison was first seen in the United States in 1911.
Morrison has ranked as high as #3777 nationally, which occurred in 2018, and has been most popular in California, Colorado, Texas, New York, and Pennsylvania.
In the past 5 years the name Morrison has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Morrison is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Morrison was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Morrison.
| Year | Total Births | Boy | Girl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 54 | 48 | 6 |
| 2024 | 39 | 32 | 7 |
| 2023 | 59 | 51 | 8 |
| 2022 | 75 | 66 | 9 |
| 2021 | 68 | 58 | 10 |
| 2020 | 65 | 53 | 12 |
| 2019 | 69 | 61 | 8 |
| 2018 | 90 | 78 | 12 |
| 2017 | 89 | 78 | 11 |
| 2016 | 63 | 56 | 7 |
| 2015 | 88 | 81 | 7 |
| 2014 | 72 | 66 | 6 |
| 2013 | 45 | 45 | 0 |
| 2012 | 60 | 52 | 8 |
| 2011 | 39 | 39 | 0 |
| 2010 | 41 | 36 | 5 |
| 2009 | 23 | 23 | 0 |
| 2008 | 36 | 30 | 6 |
| 2007 | 23 | 23 | 0 |
| 2006 | 33 | 33 | 0 |
| 2005 | 26 | 21 | 5 |
| 2004 | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| 2003 | 16 | 9 | 7 |
| 2002 | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| 2001 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 2000 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1999 | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| 1998 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1997 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1995 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1994 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1993 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1992 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1991 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1989 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1988 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1987 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1982 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1980 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1979 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1977 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1976 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1973 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1970 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1969 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1968 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1967 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1966 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1964 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1963 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1962 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1961 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1959 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1957 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1956 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1955 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1954 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1953 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1952 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1951 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1950 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1949 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1948 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1947 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 1946 | 17 | 17 | 0 |
| 1945 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 1944 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1943 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1942 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1941 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1940 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1939 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1938 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1937 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1936 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1935 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1934 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1933 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1932 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1931 | 19 | 19 | 0 |
| 1930 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1929 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1928 | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| 1927 | 18 | 18 | 0 |
| 1926 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1925 | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| 1924 | 17 | 17 | 0 |
| 1923 | 25 | 25 | 0 |
| 1922 | 19 | 19 | 0 |
| 1921 | 23 | 23 | 0 |
| 1920 | 23 | 23 | 0 |
| 1919 | 22 | 22 | 0 |
| 1918 | 20 | 20 | 0 |
| 1917 | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| 1916 | 18 | 18 | 0 |
| 1915 | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| 1914 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1913 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1912 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1911 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
Top States for Morrison (2023)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 10 | |
| TX | 5 | |
| CO | 5 |