Harrison: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A distinguished son of a noble household.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 3
- Current rank
- #114
- Peak
- #52 in 1888
Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Harrison Means
Harrison is a boy name of English origin. A distinguished son of a noble household.
How Popular Harrison Is
Harrison currently ranks #114 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #52 in 1888. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Harrison
- Harrison broke into the top 100 baby names in the U.S., reaching #52 in 1888.
- Harrison has been a top 100 name across 173+ years of American history.
- Harrison is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
- It carries royal connotations and regal history.
Names Like Harrison
Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Harrison
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Questions About Harrison
What does Harrison mean?
Harrison is a boy name of English origin. A distinguished son of a noble household.
How popular is Harrison?
Harrison currently ranks #114 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #52 in 1888. It has held steady.
Where does Harrison come from?
Harrison comes from English roots. Harrison broke into the top 100 baby names in the U.S., reaching #52 in 1888.
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