Harris Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Scottish and English
Gender Distribution:
99% Masculine / 1% Feminine
Meaning:
Harris means 'life' or 'army ruler'.
Meaning of the Name Harris
Harris is derived from the Hebrew name Chayyim, meaning 'life'. It is a surname of Scottish and English origin, derived from the personal name Harry. The name can also be traced back to the Old Norse name Haraldr, meaning 'army ruler'.
Popularity of the Name Harris
The popularity for the name Harris peaked in popularity in the year 1921 with 245 births, which ranked number 821 out of 9,727 unique names for that year. Harris had the most female births in 2021 with 12, which ranked number 8,445 out of 17,628 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1921 with 245, which ranked number 387 out of 4,985 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Harris has increased sharply over the last ten years from 139 births to 180 births, an increase of 29.50%. Among males, Harris has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 139 births to 174 births, an increase of 25.18%.
Nationwide Popularity of Harris
- 20 Year Trend of Harris: 25.87%
- 10 Year Trend of Harris: 29.50%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Harris: 25.18%
Popularity of Harris by State
For males, Harris was most popular in Southeastern states with 34 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in TX, with 23 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Harris. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | 9 | 1738 | < 5 | N/A |
| FL | 5 | 1812 | < 5 | N/A |
| GA | 10 | 856 | < 5 | N/A |
| IL | 9 | 871 | < 5 | N/A |
| LA | 5 | 805 | < 5 | N/A |
| MI | 5 | 1104 | < 5 | N/A |
| NC | 8 | 939 | < 5 | N/A |
| NY | 10 | 1126 | < 5 | N/A |
| OH | 6 | 1137 | < 5 | N/A |
| PA | 5 | 1245 | < 5 | N/A |
| TN | 6 | 909 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 23 | 1000 | < 5 | N/A |
| UT | 5 | 673 | < 5 | N/A |
| WI | 6 | 674 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Harris
- Total Births of Harris: 185 (2.62%)
- Male Births of Harris: 178 (2.27%)
Given the upward trend of Harris over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 2.62% increase in total births, for a total of 185 births in 2024. Male births for Harris have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 178 male births in 2024, an increase of 2.27%.