Harrison

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ORIGIN AND HISTORY

The name Harrison originates as an English surname meaning “son of Harry” or “son of Henry.” The name originated during the Middle Ages. The name is primarily utilized in English speaking countries.

POPULARITY

According to the 1990 United States Census ^[1], Harrison ranked as the 568th most popular male first name and the 115th most popular last name. In the United States, the name ranked in the Top 1,000 most popular boy's names every year since 1880, when it ranked 190th.

According to the Social Security Administration ^[1], in the 21st century, the name ranked in the Top 1,000 most popular boy's names every year from 2000 (184th) through 2006 (232nd).

United States Popularity of the boy's name Harrison in the 21st Century:

• Year: 2006 Rank:232nd
• Year: 2005 Rank:211th
• Year: 2004 Rank:209th
• Year: 2003 Rank:212th
• Year: 2002 Rank:199th
• Year: 2001 Rank:203rd
• Year: 2000 Rank:184th

In 2007, the popularity of the boy's name Harrison ranked 24th in Australia.

FACTS

• “Harrison” is a first name bestowed upon a child of celebrity Jack Wagner. ^[1]
• “Harrison” is a name of locations in Arkansas, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Maine, Michigan, Montana, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, South Dakota, Tennessee and Wisconsin, USA.

NAMESAKES

• “George Harrison” is the eponymous title of the 1979 album of George Harrison. ^[1]
• “Harrison Bergeron” is the title of a science fiction short story by acclaimed author Kurt Vonnegut. ^[1]

FAMOUS PERSONS

• Harrison Ford – American actor who is widely recognized for his role as Han Solo in the science fiction movie “Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope” in 1977, “Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back” in 1980 and “Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi” in 1983. He is also widely recognized for portraying Indiana Jones in the movies “Raiders of the Lost Ark” in 1981, “Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom” in 1984 and “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade” in 1989. The actor reprises his role in the 2008 movie “Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.” In 1985, he was nominated for an Academy Award (Oscar) for “Best Actor in a Leading Role” for his role in the movie “Witness.” ^[1]
• George Harrison – Musician who was a member of the famous pop musical group “The Beatles” and has won Grammy Awards in each of the past five decades beginning with the Grammy Award for “Best New Artist Of 1964” and most recently for “Best Pop Instrumental Performance” for “Marwa Blues.” ^[1]
• Benjamin Harrison – Twenty third President of the United States from 1889 through 1893. ^[1]
• William Henry Harrison – Ninth President of the United States who lasted thirty-one days – setting a record for shortest presidential term – before dying while in office in 1841. ^[1]

NOTES

OTHER HARRISON'S

Harrison Barnes, Harrison Smith, Harrison Johnson, Harrison Williams, Harrison Jones, Harrison Brown, Harrison Davis, Harrison Miller, Harrison Wilson, Harrison Moore, Harrison Taylor, Harrison Abella, Harrison Abinteh, Harrison Abner, Harrison Adair, Harrison Adamidis, Harrison Adcock, Harrison Aidala, Harrison Al, Harrison Alecia, Harrison Aaron, Harrison Abbott, Harrison Abernathy, Harrison Abernethy, Harrison Abeyta, Harrison Abrahams, Harrison Abramowitz, Harrison Absher, Harrison Achilles, Harrison Ackerson, Harrison Ackroyd, Harrison Acree, Harrison Adam, Harrison Adams, Harrison Adamson, Harrison Addison, Harrison Adler, Harrison Afriyie, Harrison Agomuo, Harrison Ahmed, Harrison Aiari, Harrison Aiken, Harrison Ajose, Harrison Akamune, Harrison Akhavan, Harrison Akins, Harrison Akridge, Harrison Alan, Harrison Albaugh, Harrison Albert, More results

Author: Rich Kachold