Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Harrison.
National Rank (2025)
#116
All-Time Peak Rank
#52 (1888)
Total U.S. Births
99,138
Unisex Distribution99.7% Boy / 0.3% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Harrison Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Harrison
According to SSA data, Harrison achieved its highest historical rank of #52 in 1888. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2016 with 3,662 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 8.1%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Harrison scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Stable
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-8.1% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record3,662Births in 2016
Years in Top 100
2yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:1,235
1890s:991
1900s:530
1910s:2,431
1920s:3,265
1930s:2,165
1940s:2,135
1950s:2,037
1960s:1,381
1970s:1,053
1980s:3,970
1990s:13,783
2000s:17,208
2010s:28,557
2020s:18,397
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesHar-ri-son
Letter Count8 Letters
Spelling ComplexityComplex
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 79.0% of SSA names. Starts with H, a letter used by only 2.2% of SSA names.
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