I'm a teacher and have had a Harrison the last 2 years - but I teach middle school, so that's 1 out of 130 not 1 out of 25! I'd say it's gaining popularity but isn't overused! It's a nice name - I like it!
I do think it's gaining in popularity, but I do like it. This is one of the only surnames that I like as a first name. It was also my great-grandfather's middle name and he was born in 1887, so I think it has a little more history than some of the others.
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I don't know if it's popular, but Harrison was the first name I threw out there for my husband's approval. (I was wanting to name the baby after the Beatles [George Harrison] without having something common like Paul or John. Plus, my favorite actor has pretty much always been Harrison Ford [Han Solo].) He instantly agreed upon it. Then we found out the baby is a girl and now we can't decide on a name! Funny how things work out.
I've never met one IRL but I really like the name. It's quickly rising to the top of my list. The only thing holding me back is the potential nickname of Harry. I don't like it.
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Re: Is Harrison becoming a popular name?
I do think it's gaining in popularity, but I do like it. This is one of the only surnames that I like as a first name. It was also my great-grandfather's middle name and he was born in 1887, so I think it has a little more history than some of the others.
TTC#1!
12/1999: Dx with Endometriosis (age 12)
5/2001: Ruptured appendix, massive scar tissue
6/2005:Dx with Interstitial Cystitis
9/2005: Gall bladder removed due to problems from cysts
7/2006: Officially Dx with Fibromyalgia (age 18)
2/2010: Partial left ovarian torsion
10/2012: SA = Low Motility
11/2012: Surgery #5 to remove scar tissue & paratubal cyst
HSG: Right tube blocked; unable to clear
BFP #1 09/02/11 M/C 09/12/11 8w6days
BFP #2 07/18/12 Baby S born on his EDD 03/23/13
SS - age 12...SD - age 8...DS - 13 mos.