Harrison
Boy name · 2,660 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Harrison: 2,660 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 180 births in 2016.
A surname turned first name, Harrison means “son of Harry,” with Harry itself a medieval form of Henry, from the Germanic *heimric* (“home ruler”). The name gained modern prominence through Hollywood legend Harrison Ford, beloved as Han Solo and Indiana Jones, and also belongs to composer Harrison Birtwistle and Apollo astronaut Harrison Schmitt, the last man to walk on the moon. Several places share the name, including Harrison, New Jersey, and Harrison County, Mississippi, while the city of Harrisonburg, Virginia, honors a similarly named early settler. Though rooted in English tradition, Harrison has become a popular first name across the English-speaking world, partly thanks to its strong, classic sound and the enduring appeal of its famous bearers.
Boy 38 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 2016180 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #26137 babies
- Total births
- 2,660since 1987
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 21%vs prior 5y