Harrison is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #8002 in 2017 with 14 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2012 with 15 births ranking #7968. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 55.6%. In 2017, approximately 1 in every 123,277 girls born was named Harrison. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
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.