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Harris

Boy name · 4,901 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Harris: 4,901 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 306 births in 2015.

Harris is primarily a patronymic surname-turned-first-name, meaning "son of Harry," with Harry itself a medieval form of Henry rooted in the Germanic *Heimirich* ("home ruler"). As a given name, it gained traction in Scotland partly through the influence of the Isle of Harris in the Outer Hebrides, though that island's name derives from Old Norse *Haðarr*, not the English surname. Notable bearers include actor Harris Dickinson, known for *Triangle of Sadness*, and television journalist Harris Faulkner. The name also carries a storied surname legacy – figure skater John Harris, for example – but as a first name it feels modern and brisk. A popular variant is Harrison, while in Scotland Harris has steadily climbed the baby name charts since the 1990s, appealing to parents who want a strong, two-syllable name with a place-based charm and a clear family lineage feel.

Boy 37 of 52 years

Peak year
2015306 babies
Latest (2025)
#10211 babies
Total births
4,901since 1988
5-year trend
▼ 12%vs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2015 · 306
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).