Why Harrison Rocks?

What secrets hide behind “Harrison” that makes it rock? Your first name is more than just a name!

The name “Harrison” is of English origin. It’s a name commonly given to boys.

Your name in reverse order is “Nosirrah.” A random rearrangement of the letters in your name (anagram) will give ‘Hrsnorai.’ How do you pronounce that?

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Secret Meaning of Harrison

The true meaning of ‘Harrison’ cannot be described with just a few words. Your name is your destiny, heart’s desire, and personality. Harrison is a name that indicates a gift of gab - the ability to persuade others effortlessly. You are expressive, optimistic, outgoing, and inspiring. Charming and cheerful, you are the life of the party for any social event. You fascinate others with your creativity, especially in writing. You have the innate ability to explain complex concepts in a way that is easy to understand.

Your heart’s desire is knowledge! You are an idealistic analyzer and study things in-depth. Solving mental or physical puzzles are natural to you. You indulge in research and prefer scientific facts. There is a strong possibility that you are quiet, shy, and reserved. You may find it difficult to talk to or trust other people. Use your gift of intuition well.

When people hear the name Harrison, they perceive you as someone who is stimulating, idea generator, talkative, and charismatic. You can attract, influence, and inspire people. You are often seen wearing functional clothing that can work for day and night events. You radiate a potential for success that attracts others to your cause.

Money comes and goes for you. Your vision can make you a lot of money and tend to lose it fast. You learn through experience and not easily discouraged. The second brain in your gut makes you alert, aware, watchful and prefers to be alone. Try to spend some of your time outdoors.

Your most likely vocation: musician, artist, writer, designer, teacher, commentator, salesman, occultist.

Lucky colors: All shades of purple, violet, mauve, and lilac

Lucky gem(s): Garnet, amethyst

Lucky day(s): Wednesday

Lucky botanicals: Apple, barberry, bilberry, cherry, dandelion, lungwort, mint, strawberry, pomegranate

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Is The Name Harrison Popular?

“Harrison” is not a popular baby boy’s name in Louisiana as reported in the 2011 U.S. Social Security Administration data (ssa.gov). Imagine that, only 31 babies in Louisiana have the same name as you in 2011. A total of 1,838 babies also bear the same first name during that year in the U.S. From 1880 to 2023, the highest recorded use of this name was in 2016 with a total of 3,661 babies. That’s a lot of baby Harrisons.

Since 1880 up to 2023, the name “Harrison” was recorded 93,381 times in the SSA public database. Using the UN World Population Prospects for 2023, that’s more than enough Harrisons to occupy the country of Isle of Man with an estimated population of 84,710.

The name first appeared in the year 1880 and given to 65 newborn babies. (See FAQ) It became a popular name in the year 1888 with a rank of #52 nationwide and was registered 400 times as a baby boy’s name. Harrison became a popular boy’s name in the state of Vermont in the year 2023. It ranked #24 with 13 babies. The all-time high record for this name was in 2016 in the state of Illinois with 168 baby boys.

This name is a consistent top ranking boy’s name in the state of Massachusetts for 15 years from 1997 to 2023 (may not be consecutive).

For the past seven decades (1954 to 2023), the name “Harrison” was recorded 79,732 times in the SSA database.

What’s Next?

Now you know why your first name rocks. Time to show your creativity! Try exploring the names of everyone you know including friends, cousins, neighbors, classmates, co-workers, or your pets. Even your favorite anime, TV, or movie characters. Remember, this is purely just for fun.

Harrison, are you proud of your name? Let’s put that to the ultimate test! Share this page on your social media of choice. Don’t forget to tag your friends. It’s okay to brag about something once in a while.

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