How Many People Are Named Harrison?

96,366

people in the United States are named Harrison

1 in 3,476 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#713

💎 Rare

Population Percentage

0.0288%

Of US population

Peak Year

2016

3,670 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: English
Pronunciation: HAR-i-sən, HER-i-sən
Gender: Primarily Male

Meaning:

From an English surname which meant "son of HARRY". This was the surname of two American presidents, William Henry Harrison (1773-1841) and his grandson Benjamin Harrison (1833-1901). The actor Harrison Ford (1942-), who starred in such movies as 'Star Wars' and 'Indiana Jones', is a famous bearer.

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
0.3%
Male
99.7%

This name is Primarily Male

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 28.7 years old

Young (<30) 71,162
73.8%
Adult (30–60) 9,759
10.1%
Senior (>60) 15,445
16%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1880 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

California 7,187
Texas 6,574
New York 5,383
Georgia 4,129
North Carolina 3,742
Pennsylvania 3,604
Florida 3,474
Illinois 3,200
Ohio 3,064
Virginia 2,878

💡 Fun Facts About "Harrison"

  • 2,969 babies were named Harrison in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 2016
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1880
  • Most popular in California

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