Morrison
Morrison is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Son of Morris; son of the dark-skinned or Moorish one.
Origin and history
Morrison is an English and Scottish surname turned given name, traditionally meaning 'son of Morris'. In the United States, it has seen a steady rise as a modern choice for boys, influenced by the broader trend of using aristocratic or musical surnames as first names.
Popularity in the United States
1,867 babies in the United States have been named Morrison since 1880. It ranks #2969 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1619.
States where it is most popular
- CA (53.9 %)
- CO (12.9 %)
- TX (8.5 %)
- NY (4.4 %)
- PA (4.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 128 |
| 1920-1930 | 178 |
| 1930-1940 | 100 |
| 1940-1950 | 111 |
| 1950-1960 | 82 |
| 1960-1970 | 59 |
| 1970-1980 | 32 |
| 1980-1990 | 29 |
| 1990-2000 | 60 |
| 2000-2010 | 188 |
| 2010-2019 | 592 |
| 2020-2029 | 308 |
Nicknames
Mo, Morris
Fun facts
- Morrison originated in Britain as a patronymic surname meaning 'son of Morris' or 'son of Maurice'.
- The name often evokes cultural figures like rock icon Jim Morrison of The Doors and author Toni Morrison.