Harris Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Harris is an English name derived from the medieval name Harry, meaning 'son of Harry'. It evolved from Henry through Harry to Harris, and it gained popularity in the 19th century. The name reflects traits of strength and reliability, with no biblical significance.
The name Harris is most popular in Louisiana, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Harris has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, falling for male in South, falling for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Harris' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 405th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 452nd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 652nd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1001st out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1074th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1206th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1076th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 6846th out of 9107 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 27321st out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 16504th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 11271st out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Harris' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Harris"
Pronunciation
/ˈhɛrɪs/
Origin
English
Etymology
The name Harris is derived from the given name Harry, which itself is a medieval variant of Henry. The suffix '-is' indicates a patronymic origin, meaning 'son of Harry'.
Meaning
son of Harry
Language Evolution
Henry, Harry, Harris
Historical Usage
The name Harris became popular in the English-speaking world during the 19th century, particularly in the United States, often associated with prominent families.
Variants & Derivatives
Harry, Harrison, Harris
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Harris is perceived as a strong, traditional name with a familial connotation, often associated with reliability and leadership.
Famous People
Kamala Harris, Richard Harris, Harris Faulkner
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Harris"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Harris"
"Harris" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 405th of 7545 | 3,464 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 452nd of 6773 | 3,048 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 652nd of 7552 | 2,501 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1001st of 10718 | 1,040 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1074th of 16616 | 1,453 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1206th of 24088 | 2,095 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1076th of 23106 | 2,270 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 6846th of 9107 | 18 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 27321st of 27321 | 5 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 16504th of 35406 | 63 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 11271st of 30306 | 97 |
Regional Popularity of "Harris" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
25.42% 360th/1416 |
27.92% 385th/1379 |
15.85% 375th/2366 |
57.27% 654th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
32.08% 496th/1546 |
21.92% 341st/1556 |
17.98% 423rd/2353 |
48.74% 754th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
41.72% 929th/2227 |
18.89% 459th/2430 |
20.89% 596th/2853 |
39.21% 1088th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
51.82% 1522nd/2937 |
20.47% 713th/3483 |
28.60% 1006th/3518 |
35.26% 1426th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
53.43% 1969th/3685 |
18.01% 806th/4475 |
20.35% 1057th/5194 |
20.14% 1272nd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
40.11% 1838th/4582 |
18.65% 963rd/5164 |
15.33% 1121st/7313 |
19.04% 1421st/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
31.33% 1248th/3984 |
22.33% 1002nd/4487 |
14.64% 999th/6822 |
22.15% 1390th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Harris" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Harris"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Harris" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.