Harrison
Harrison is an English surname-turned-first-name meaning 'son of Harry.' It has aristocratic roots and gained prominence as a given name in the 19th century, carrying a distinguished yet approachable quality.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 3,135. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 1,830
- 2012: 2,126
- 2013: 2,511
- 2014: 3,205
- 2015: 3,343
- 2016: 3,662
- 2017: 3,521
- 2018: 3,413
- 2019: 3,455
- 2020: 3,221
- 2021: 3,150
- 2022: 2,920
- 2023: 3,068
- 2024: 2,966
- 2025: 3,072
- 2026 (projected): 3,135
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce across English-speaking countries
- •Works well in both formal and casual settings
- •Strong surname heritage gives it a distinguished feel
- •Nickname Harry provides a friendly, approachable alternative
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Famous People
Harrison Ford
Actor (Star Wars, Indiana Jones)
Harrison Barnes
Professional basketball player
Harrison Butker
NFL kicker
George Harrison
Musician (The Beatles)
Statistics
99,138
Total births since 1880
2016
Peak year
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