Harrison

Complete Name Analysis & Etymology Guide
96,366 Total Births
145 Years of Data
2016 Peak Popularity Year
3,670 Peak Births

Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Harrison is an English name derived from the medieval diminutive 'Harry', meaning 'son of Harry'. It evolved from historical forms such as Harry and Henry. The name is often associated with strength and tradition. There is no direct biblical relevance. Its popularity surged in the 19th century, and it remains a well-regarded name today, linked to several famous individuals.

Etymology & Cultural Background

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Pronunciation

/ˈhɛrɪsən/

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Origin

English

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Etymology

Harrison is derived from the medieval given name 'Harry', which itself is a diminutive of 'Henry'. The suffix '-son' means 'son of', so Harrison essentially means 'son of Harry'.

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Meaning

son of Harry

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Language Evolution

Harry, Henry, Harrison

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Historical Usage

Harrison became popular as a surname in England during the Middle Ages and later transitioned into a given name. It gained significant popularity in the 19th century, particularly in the United States.

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Variants & Derivatives

Harris, Harry, Hare

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Modern Popularity & Image

Today, Harrison is often perceived as a classic and strong name, frequently associated with notable figures and has seen a resurgence in popularity in recent years.

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Famous People

William Henry Harrison, Harrison Ford, Harrison Birtwistle

📊 Trend Analysis

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Girl Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Stable
25-Year Trend: Relatively Stable
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Boy Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Declining
25-Year Trend: Consistently Rising

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Key Insights

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Popularity Trend

Highly Popular name with 3,670 peak births in 2016

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Geographic Spread

Popular across 51 US states, with strongest presence in Utah

Historical Span

Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends

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Generational Impact

Influenced 13 different American generations with varying popularity

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Historical Birth Statistics

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History

Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Boy 296th of 7545 5,660
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Boy 396th of 6773 3,866
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Boy 540th of 7552 3,741
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 772nd of 10718 1,797
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 313th of 16616 11,968
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 208th of 24088 28,303
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Boy 122nd of 23106 38,420
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Girl 7989th of 9107 10
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 9204th of 9204 5
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 15863rd of 19264 11
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 14820th of 27321 41
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 11595th of 35406 125
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 9716th of 30306 124

Regional Popularity by Generation - Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
22.60%
320th/1416
20.67%
285th/1379
10.78%
255th/2366
38.18%
436th/1142
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
30.34%
469th/1546
22.43%
349th/1556
13.73%
323rd/2353
35.16%
544th/1547
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
28.38%
632nd/2227
21.85%
531st/2430
16.51%
471st/2853
17.73%
492nd/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
32.18%
945th/2937
21.50%
749th/3483
22.54%
793rd/3518
18.64%
754th/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
9.47%
349th/3685
5.65%
253rd/4475
5.89%
306th/5194
5.40%
341st/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
4.65%
213th/4582
2.90%
150th/5164
2.58%
189th/7313
3.51%
262nd/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
2.31%
92nd/3984
2.50%
112th/4487
1.96%
134th/6822
2.53%
159th/6276

Regional Popularity by Generation - Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - 94.65%
6922nd/7313
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Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

State-by-State Popularity

This map shows relative popularity across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.

Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends in the United States

This name shows strongest popularity in Utah across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been consistently rising. From 2020-2022, usage has been too rising for male in MidWest, falling for male in Northeast, falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been too falling for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, too falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, too falling for male in West. Across generations, popularity patterns vary significantly: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 296th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 396th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 540th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 772nd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 313th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 208th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 122nd out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 7989th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 9204th out of 9204 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 15863rd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 14820th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 11595th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 9716th out of 30306 names. Explore how this name has evolved through American history with comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

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