Harrison Name Meaning, Origin, Popularity, Boy Names Like Harrison

Harrison Name Origin: English
Pronunciation: hahr-ih-son
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Harrison Name Meaning

The name Harrison has a special meaning. It is often interpreted to mean “son of Harry” or “son of the ruler”, which is fitting given its illustrious history. The name is also often seen as a symbol of strength and power, making it a popular choice for parents.

Origins of the Name Harrison

The name Harrison has a long and illustrious history. It is an English name that is derived from Old English, specifically the words “hære” and “sūn” which mean “grey” and “son” respectively. It has been in use since the Middle Ages and was first recorded in the 12th century.

The name became popular in the late 19th century, when the prominent and wealthy Harrison family of the United States began to gain influence and power. This influence has since spread around the world, and the name Harrison is now one of the most popular boy’s names in the English-speaking world.

Popularity of the Name Harrison

Harrison is an extremely popular name for boys, and has been for many years. According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, it was the 15th most popular name for boys born in 2019. It is also a popular choice in the United Kingdom, where it was the 13th most popular name for boys born in 2018.
The name Harrison is beloved for its timeless quality and strong meaning, making it a popular choice for parents looking for a classic and meaningful name for their son.

Final Thoughts on the Name Harrison

Harrison is a classic boy’s name with a timeless quality and strong meaning. It has a long history, and has been a popular choice for many years. It is a beloved name for its timeless quality and strong symbolism, making it a popular choice for parents.

Harrison Name Popularity

How popular is the name Harrison? Here’s everything we know.

Year	Rank	# Births	% Births
1910	248	54	0.0153%
1911	302	42	0.0113%
1912	288	117	0.0232%
1913	270	159	0.028%
1914	268	223	0.032%
1915	279	273	0.03%
1916	301	263	0.0272%
1917	292	281	0.0281%
1918	273	344	0.0321%
1919	308	281	0.0268%
1920	273	377	0.0339%
1921	313	305	0.0266%
1922	292	341	0.0306%
1923	293	328	0.0293%
1924	313	296	0.0255%
1925	304	315	0.0279%
1926	341	252	0.0229%
1927	343	251	0.0227%
1928	352	226	0.0211%
1929	392	181	0.0175%
1930	367	206	0.0197%
1931	368	197	0.02%
1932	340	223	0.0226%
1933	353	192	0.0206%
1934	400	151	0.0156%
1935	421	136	0.014%
1936	415	140	0.0145%
1937	395	158	0.016%
1938	375	186	0.0182%
1939	388	174	0.0171%
1940	457	121	0.0114%
1941	437	138	0.0123%
1942	428	168	0.0133%
1943	398	196	0.015%
1944	450	142	0.0115%
1945	390	196	0.0161%
1946	465	145	0.0098%
1947	424	217	0.013%
1948	429	203	0.0127%
1949	441	191	0.0119%
1950	447	178	0.0111%
1951	452	183	0.0108%
1952	457	196	0.0112%
1953	476	170	0.0096%
1954	503	163	0.0089%
1955	541	138	0.0075%
1956	544	149	0.0079%
1957	551	151	0.0078%
1958	579	128	0.0068%
1959	565	144	0.0076%
1960	569	145	0.0077%
1961	656	94	0.005%
1962	612	115	0.0063%
1963	622	114	0.0064%
1964	701	76	0.0043%
1965	696	69	0.0042%
1966	688	74	0.0047%
1967	661	83	0.0055%
1968	756	53	0.0035%
1969	754	62	0.004%
1970	814	56	0.0035%
1971	894	41	0.0027%
1972	772	63	0.0046%
1973	733	74	0.0057%
1974	862	46	0.0035%
1975	810	59	0.0046%
1976	888	46	0.0036%
1977	1,236	18	0.0013%
1978	900	48	0.0036%
1979	964	43	0.003%
1980	798	76	0.0052%
1981	793	77	0.0052%
1982	621	145	0.0097%
1983	577	167	0.0113%
1984	568	174	0.0117%
1985	416	376	0.0248%
1986	389	428	0.0284%
1987	340	554	0.0363%
1988	314	659	0.0423%
1989	280	852	0.0528%
1990	280	893	0.0539%
1991	270	962	0.059%
1992	283	985	0.0617%
1993	278	1,000	0.0641%
1994	218	1,310	0.0854%
1995	217	1,340	0.0889%
1996	207	1,464	0.0978%
1997	181	1,813	0.1226%
1998	174	1,890	0.1263%
1999	181	1,913	0.1277%
2000	185	1,961	0.1284%
2001	203	1,784	0.1184%
2002	200	1,836	0.1225%
2003	211	1,679	0.1104%
2004	210	1,710	0.1122%
2005	211	1,694	0.1108%
2006	231	1,546	0.0987%
2007	225	1,639	0.1039%
2008	218	1,728	0.1118%
2009	243	1,442	0.0965%
2010	233	1,475	0.1024%
2011	198	1,818	0.1276%
2012	180	2,110	0.1481%
2013	162	2,501	0.1757%
2014	127	3,198	0.2195%
2015	119	3,330	0.2289%
2016	107	3,658	0.2537%
2017	113	3,491	0.2501%
2018	115	3,382	0.2462%
2019	111	3,437	0.2539%
2020	117	3,061	0.2405%
2021	121	3,128	0.2559%
2022	130	2,820	0.2138%

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Names Like Harrison

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What names are variants of Harrison?

Mix it up with these names that are a variation of the name Harrison.

Name	Meaning	Origin
Harris	Son of Harry	English
Harriss	Son of Harry	English
Harrisson	Son of Harry	English

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Siblings of Harrison

Mamas with kids named Harrison also have kids with these names.

Name	Meaning	Origin
Corbett	Young crow	Ancient
Alma	Nourishing, kind; soul; young woman; learned	Modern
Violet	Violet flower	English
Elin	Sun ray, shining light	Welsh
Aiden	Little fire	Irish
Austin	Great	English
Hudson	Son of Hudd	English
Tucker	Cloth softener	English
Wilson	Son of William	English

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12 Comments

Phoebe Apr 29 at 8:40 am

I chose the name Harrison for my son because it’s masculine, and it goes well with his big brother’s name (Wilson). I absolutely love his name, and I have no regrets about picking that for him. It suits him very nicely.

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Mallory Nov 20 at 8:45 am

We used my husband’s name Harry — he is Jr. and baby is III. Instead of having 2 Harrys in the house, we wanted a nickname for baby. We loved the name Harrison & knew it was meant to be when we discovered it means “son of Harry.”

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Brittany Apr 26 at 11:15 am

We love his name! Hare-bear is our fav nickname, otherwise strictly Harrison ( trying to stay away from Harry). We also gave him a hyphenate middle name, Rhys-Gabriel. So when he’s older he can use one of those if he prefers.

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Jordan Aug 12 at 1:56 pm

We chose Harrison because we both really liked it and it’s my husband’s mom’s maiden name, so it had some family meaning as well!

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Danielle Rader May 13 at 2:40 pm

My husband chose the name Harrison. We agreed because I got to choose our last sons name ( Hudson ) he would choose this baby’s name.

My husband chose, Harrison because he loves Han Solo and all things star wars haha

Also we agreed to stay with the H names. My only reservation about the name is keeping people from calling our son Harry =\ other then that I love the name

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- My daughter is having a Harrison. I was thinking Sonny! Apr 22 at 7:31 pm
  
  I was thinking Sonny would be cute for Harrison
  
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Kelly Mar 19 at 8:55 pm

Harrison was a family name on both sides and we didn’t know anyone else with that name so we fell in love.

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Jasmine Oct 1 at 11:26 am

Harrison is a family name and we love how the name flowed with his second and last names. Our little Harry boy ?

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Ryan Jul 9 at 11:58 am

It is a family name, on my husband’s side, his grandmother’s maiden name. He actually is Landon Harrison the second, but goes by Harrison!
He is determined, spunky, silly, and so sweet He started crawling around six months and pulling up and cruising last month (month 8!). He is the oldest/first.

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Lisa Apr 22 at 1:02 pm

I had my 4th baby boy and wanted a “H” letter to go with my last son’s name.

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Katie Apr 14 at 3:06 pm

My husband’s grandfather was named Harry. My husband loved the name, but I was unsure about the name. Then I heard Harrison & loved it! It was a great compromise. We call my son both names & I love that the neither name is not very common.

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Carrie Apr 13 at 12:40 pm

Harrison was a great cousin’s name on my grandfather’s side, and he was born on my grandpa’s birthday. It means son of Harry. My husband calls him Harry.

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