Harris Boy
Origin(s)
English; Hebrew
Meaning
English: son of Harry; Hebrew: warrior
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Harris is of English origin, derived from the given name Harry, which itself is a diminutive of Henry. It has been used as a surname and a given name since the Middle Ages. In Hebrew, the name is associated with strength and valor, reflecting its meaning as 'warrior.' The name has seen various spellings and adaptations across cultures.
Trend Summary
The name Harris has experienced fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable increase in recent years.
Similar Names
Garrett, Jared, Darius, Morris, Tobias, Cyrus, Barris, Karris
Variants
- Harrison
- Harry
International Variants
- Harris (English)
- Hérisson (French)
Famous people named Harris
Harris Faulkner is an American television host and journalist known for her work on Fox News.
Harris Wittels was an American comedian and writer, recognized for his contributions to the television series 'Parks and Recreation.'.
Harris Poll is a well-known market research company that conducts public opinion polling.
Harris Yulin is an American actor and director, noted for his roles in film and television.
Fictional characters named Harris
Harris Telemacher is a character in the film 'Ruthless People,' known for his comedic role.
Harris is a character in the video game 'The Last of Us Part II,' contributing to the game's narrative.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Harris was first seen in the United States in 1880. Harris has ranked as high as #650 nationally which occurred in 1921 and has been most popular in Texas, California, North Carolina, Tennessee, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Harris has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Harris (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
TX | 17 | |
CA | 14 | |
NC | 10 | |
TN | 8 | |
NY | 7 | |
GA | 6 | |
FL | 6 | |
MA | 5 | |
VA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 18 |
1881 | 15 |
1882 | 16 |
1883 | 15 |
1884 | 20 |
1885 | 14 |
1886 | 19 |
1887 | 12 |
1888 | 27 |
1889 | 31 |
1890 | 17 |
1891 | 26 |
1892 | 28 |
1893 | 18 |
1894 | 22 |
1895 | 22 |
1896 | 27 |
1897 | 26 |
1898 | 25 |
1899 | 20 |
1900 | 33 |
1901 | 11 |
1902 | 26 |
1903 | 21 |
1904 | 18 |
1905 | 26 |
1906 | 31 |
1907 | 26 |
1908 | 38 |
1909 | 40 |
1910 | 33 |
1911 | 51 |
1912 | 83 |
1913 | 120 |
1914 | 137 |
1915 | 196 |
1916 | 203 |
1917 | 175 |
1918 | 234 |
1919 | 201 |
1920 | 226 |
1921 | 245 |
1922 | 233 |
1923 | 230 |
1924 | 224 |
1925 | 211 |
1926 | 213 |
1927 | 212 |
1928 | 225 |
1929 | 213 |
1930 | 182 |
1931 | 182 |
1932 | 155 |
1933 | 176 |
1934 | 166 |
1935 | 181 |
1936 | 142 |
1937 | 158 |
1938 | 144 |
1939 | 143 |
1940 | 158 |
1941 | 150 |
1942 | 176 |
1943 | 160 |
1944 | 157 |
1945 | 180 |
1946 | 161 |
1947 | 190 |
1948 | 166 |
1949 | 170 |
1950 | 173 |
1951 | 136 |
1952 | 144 |
1953 | 156 |
1954 | 141 |
1955 | 137 |
1956 | 132 |
1957 | 124 |
1958 | 113 |
1959 | 106 |
1960 | 106 |
1961 | 86 |
1962 | 83 |
1963 | 99 |
1964 | 78 |
1965 | 67 |
1966 | 82 |
1967 | 75 |
1968 | 60 |
1969 | 58 |
1970 | 65 |
1971 | 59 |
1972 | 71 |
1973 | 67 |
1974 | 61 |
1975 | 70 |
1976 | 50 |
1977 | 63 |
1978 | 64 |
1979 | 80 |
1980 | 48 |
1981 | 74 |
1982 | 62 |
1983 | 57 |
1984 | 68 |
1985 | 78 |
1986 | 72 |
1987 | 81 |
1988 | 100 |
1989 | 104 |
1990 | 99 |
1991 | 110 |
1992 | 110 |
1993 | 115 |
1994 | 103 |
1995 | 118 |
1996 | 102 |
1997 | 115 |
1998 | 132 |
1999 | 134 |
2000 | 132 |
2001 | 135 |
2002 | 143 |
2003 | 138 |
2004 | 132 |
2005 | 116 |
2006 | 136 |
2007 | 151 |
2008 | 139 |
2009 | 121 |
2010 | 115 |
2011 | 117 |
2012 | 139 |
2013 | 151 |
2014 | 176 |
2015 | 203 |
2016 | 212 |
2017 | 193 |
2018 | 202 |
2019 | 202 |
2020 | 214 |
2021 | 219 |
2022 | 174 |
2023 | 177 |
2024 | 147 |