UK boy's name
Harryson
An English masculine given name, a variant of Harrison meaning "son of Harry".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2018. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Harryson is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Harryson popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2018 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3959, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2013, with 6 births.
This profile covers 32 England and Wales registrations across 8 recorded years from 1999 to 2018. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 67% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 32 living people in the UK are called Harryson. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2019 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Harryson ranked #3959 for boys in England and Wales in 2018, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2013, when 6 boys were registered as Harryson.
- • About 32 living people in the UK are estimated to have Harryson as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3959
2018
Births in 2018
4
Latest year
Peak year
2013
6 births
Estimated living
32
2026
Meaning
What does Harryson mean?
The name Harryson is a variant spelling of the English name Harrison, which has its origins in the Middle English period. It is derived from two Old English words, "hær" meaning "hare" and "sunu" meaning "son." The name essentially means "son of Harry," with Harry being a diminutive form of the name Henry.
The name Harrison first appeared in historical records during the 13th century, and it was initially used as a surname to denote the offspring of someone named Harry or Henry. Over time, it transitioned into a given name in its own right.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Harrison can be found in the Hundred Rolls of 1273, which listed individuals in England for tax purposes. The entry "William Haresone" is believed to be an early variation of the name.
In the realm of literature, the name Harrison has been documented in various works throughout the centuries. It appeared in the play "The Merry Wives of Windsor" by William Shakespeare, where one of the characters was named "Robert Shallow, Esquire, of the County of Gloucester, a Justice of Peace."
Notable historical figures who bore the name Harryson or its variations include:
1. William Harrison (c. 1535-1593), an English clergyman and writer who authored the book "Description of England," a detailed account of the country during the 16th century.
2. John Harrison (1693-1776), a renowned English clockmaker and inventor who revolutionized navigation by developing the first practical marine chronometer.
3. William Henry Harrison (1773-1841), the ninth President of the United States, serving for just a month in 1841 before his untimely death.
4. Harrison Schmitt (born 1935), an American astronaut and the only person to have walked on the Moon while holding a PhD in geology.
5. Harrison Ford (born 1942), the iconic American actor best known for his roles in the Star Wars and Indiana Jones film franchises.
While the name Harryson is not as commonly used as its more conventional spelling, Harrison, it carries a rich history and has been associated with notable figures across various fields throughout the centuries.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Harryson over time
The chart below shows babies named Harryson registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1999 to 2018. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Harryson, the clearest high point is 2013. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2018, compared with 6 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Harryson by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Harryson was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #3635 | 23 | 5 |
| 2000s | #4383 | 6 | 2 |
| 1990s | #2943 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Harryson
- Harry 141,693
- Henry 65,177
- Harrison 45,958
- Harvey 35,648
- Harley 22,095
- Hugo 18,779
- Hayden 12,622
- Hunter 10,350
- Hudson 9,104
- Hamza 8,564
- Hassan 5,982
- Hasan 3,599
FAQ
Harryson: questions and answers
How popular is the name Harryson in the UK right now?
In 2018, Harryson was ranked #3959 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Harryson most popular?
The peak year on record was 2013, with 6 babies registered as Harryson in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Harryson?
An English masculine given name, a variant of Harrison meaning "son of Harry".
How many people are called Harryson in the UK?
A total of 32 babies have been registered as Harryson across the 8 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.