Harrison is a moderately popular boys' name in United States, ranking #181 in 1997 with 1,824 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2016 with 3,662 births ranking #107. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 23.3%. In 1997, approximately 1 in every 1,033 boys born was named Harrison. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Harrison is an English surname name meaning "son of Harry". It has a classic, slightly polished feel and remains one of the most successful modern patronymic boys' names.
The name moved from surname to first-name use and later became a mainstream favourite. It works well because it sounds substantial without being overly formal.