Harrison: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced HAR-ih-suhn · 3 syllables
Harrison means “son of Harry”, from English.
From Harry + -son.
- Meaning
- son of Harry
- Origin
- English
- Pronunciation
- HAR-ih-suhn
- US rank (2025)
- #116
- US babies a year
- about 3,045 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2010
- Style
- Vintage, Comeback
How popular is Harrison?
Harrison was the #116 name in the US in 2025, given to 3,080 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 2010.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #116 |
| England & Wales | #41 |
| Scotland | #35 |
| Northern Ireland | #84 |
| Ireland | #123 |
| Canada | #118 |
| Australia | #24 |
How old are people named Harrison?
Half of US adults named Harrison are older than 28; most are between 19 and 73. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
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Questions about Harrison
What does the name Harrison mean?
Harrison means “son of Harry”. It comes from English.
How do you pronounce Harrison?
Harrison is pronounced HAR-ih-suhn.
How popular is the name Harrison?
Harrison was the #116 name in the US in 2025, given to 3,080 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 2010.
How old are people named Harrison?
Half of US adults named Harrison are older than 28. Most are between 19 and 73.