Harrison is a moderately popular boys' name in United States, ranking #127 in 2022 with 2,919 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2016 with 3,662 births ranking #107. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 97.4%. In 2022, approximately 1 in every 598 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.