Harrison

Harrison - A unique male name

Harrison appeared on the charts for the first time in 1910 on position #247. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Harrison and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Harrison? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Harrison. The baby boy name Harrison was given to 3,061 baby boys in 2025, ranking #116 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 479 baby boys were given this name - making this a unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Harrison peaked in popularity 10 years ago in 2016 on position 107.

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Harrison is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Harrison is currently topping the baby name charts in Maine at position #39 - and is the least popular in New Mexico at position #330.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Harrison is where you live.

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Harrison origin and meaning

English surname, transferred to given-name use

"Son of Harry" — Harry being the medieval form of Henry, Germanic "home ruler"

Harrison is a straightforward patronymic surname — Harry's son — best known from two presidents named Harrison by surname. As a first name it has run steadily for a century and peaked in 2016 with the surname-name fashion.

Attested etymology

Harrison is a 8 letter name with 3 syllables.

To see famous people named Harrison, pop culture references for the name Harrison and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Harrison

We've found the following names that sound similar to Harrison, sorted by popularity.

Herson / Harshaan /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Harrison

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Harrison a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Harrison?

3 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

HAIR-uh-sun · /ˈhærɪsən/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

Nicknames: HarryHarris

Famous bearers

• Harrison Ford — Actor known as Han Solo and Indiana Jones (b. 1942) Contemporary
• Harrison Barnes — NBA forward and Olympic gold medallist (b. 1992) Contemporary

Style

SurnameClassic

Why parents choose it

Parents like Harrison for a distinguished, slightly preppy surname with presidential echoes and Harry in reserve. It has levelled off since its 2016 peak.

Worth knowing

• Harrison Ford is an overwhelming namesake; most Harrisons are assumed to be named, at least partly, with him in mind.