172,659births recorded
18Countries
1Variants
2013Peak · South Australia
#16South Australia 2025
Harrison is a boy name family recorded 172,659 times in 18 countries since 1880. It ranks highest today in South Australia (#16 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in South Australia in 2013, at 703.9 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
Rank in countries that publish top lists only
All forms of Harrison
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison | English | 99,462 | 🇺🇸 United States | #116 | 1888 | ▲ 3 % |
| Harrison | English | 46,965 | 🏴 England & Wales | #50 | 2015 | ▼ 45 % |
| Harrison | English | 9,501 | 🇦🇺 New South Wales | #29 | 2017 | – |
| Harrison | English | 3,693 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | #79 | 2016 | ▼ 10 % |
| Harrison | English | 3,591 | 🇦🇺 Victoria (AU) | #25 | 2018 | – |
| Harrison | English | 2,653 | 🏴 Scotland | #26 | 2016 | ▲ 7 % |
Questions about Harrison
How popular is the name Harrison?
In 2025 it ranked #16 in South Australia. Official registers record 172,659 births across 18 countries.
When was Harrison most popular?
It peaked in South Australia in 2013, at 703.9 births per 100,000.
Is Harrison a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Harrison is a boy name.