Harris
How to say it: HARR-iss · /ˈhærɪs/
English surname transferred to given name, meaning 'son of Harry', itself a medieval form of Henry.
Harris was the 957th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 150 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1910s, its births are down about 21% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #1,082 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #957 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 150 |
| Share of births | 1 in 16,093 |
| Peak decade | 1910s |
| Change over 10 years | −21% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,082 |
| In France, 2025 | #1,000 among boys’ names, 5 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
After an early high in the 1910s, Harris nearly disappeared through the 1970s. Still well below that first peak, it is expected to slip further.
What goes with it
Strong and breathy with a steady tread. Lawson shares its surname charm.
Nicknames
- Harry
- Hare
Other spellings
Honouring a Harris in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Harris is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French.
In France: #1,000 for boys in 2025.
England and Wales: #397.
Famous people named Harris
- Harris Dickinson (born 1996)British actor
- Harris Yulin (1937–2025)American actor
- Harris Jayaraj (born 1975)Indian composer
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