Harrison sits comfortably in the UK charts at #52 in 2024 — recognisable but not overwhelming. Your child may occasionally share their name.
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UK Rank 2024
#52
US Rank #121
About the Name Harrison
Harrison is holding steady in the rankings at #52. It reached its peak of #30 in 2007 and has maintained consistent levels since — the hallmark of a name with lasting rather than trend-driven appeal. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996. It has spent 29 of the last 29 years inside the UK top 100 — a mark of enduring mainstream appeal.
Harrison is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it sits at #121 — notably more popular in the UK than across the Atlantic.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Harrison
Unlikely. With around 987 UK babies named Harrison per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Harrison in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Harrison has held a stable position around #52 for several years. It reached its recorded peak of #30 in 2007 and has maintained consistent levels since — suggesting lasting rather than trend-driven appeal.
Harrison is more popular in the UK (#52) than in the US (#121). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Harrison include: Gavin Harrison — Gavin Richard Harrison is an English musician.; Harrison & Harrison — Harrison & Harrison Ltd is a British company based in Durham that makes and restores pipe organs.; Randy Harrison — Randolph Clarke Harrison is an American actor best known for his portrayal of Justin Taylor on the Showtime drama Queer as Folk..
Harrison appears in the US top 500 at #121 in 2024 — moderately popular in America, though less so than in the UK.
987
UK babies named Harrison (2024)
~0.0
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.5
In a school of 600
↓ 11 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Harrison
Likely around 1 other Harrison in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
✨ Similar names to Harrison
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Gavin Richard Harrison is an English musician. He is best known for his long tenures with the progressive rock bands Porcupine Tree, King Crimson and The Pineapple Thief.
Caroline Lavinia Harrison was an American music teacher, artist, and the first lady of the United States from 1889 until her death in 1892. She was married to President Benjamin Harrison, and was the second first lady to die while serving in the role.
William Henry Harrison was the 9th president of the United States, from March to April 1841. Harrison served the least amount of time of any president at 31 days.
On 30 December 1999, George Harrison, a musician and former member of the Beatles, was stabbed at Friar Park, his estate in Oxfordshire. The perpetrator, Michael Abram, was a 34-year old paranoid schizophrenic from Liverpool.
Hassie Elizabeth Harrison is an American actress known for her performances in The Iron Orchard, Tacoma FD and Yellowstone, and for her involvement in her family’s ranching business, Rosewood Beef.