Harrison
Harrison first appears in US records in 1880. It peaked in 2016, when 3,662 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 3,072.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Harrison popular?
Rising Harrison has climbed over the past decade, given to more boys now than ten years ago.
| 2020s | 18,397 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 28,557 | |
| 2000s | 17,208 | |
| 1990s | 13,783 | |
| 1980s | 3,970 | |
| 1970s | 1,053 | |
| 1960s | 1,381 | |
| 1950s | 2,037 | |
| 1940s | 2,135 | |
| 1930s | 2,165 | |
| 1920s | 3,265 | |
| 1910s | 2,431 | |
| 1900s | 530 | |
| 1890s | 991 | |
| 1880s | 1,235 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Harrison a boy or a girl name?
Harrison is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Harrison a popular name right now?
Harrison has climbed over the past decade, given to more boys now than ten years ago.
How popular is the name Harrison?
In 2025, Harrison ranked #116 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Harrison most popular?
Harrison was most popular in 2016, when about 3,662 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.