Harrison is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #11802 in 2018 with 8 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2012 with 15 births ranking #7968. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 11.1%. In 2018, approximately 1 in every 212,553 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.