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Morrison

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Pronounced MOR-ih-sun /ˈmɔːr.ɪ.sən/High

Meaning: From the Scottish and English surname Morrison, 'son of Morris' — Morris itself from Maurice, Latin Mauritius, 'dark-skinned; Moorish'. Used here for a girl, though it leans strongly to boys, which we note.Medium

In 30 seconds: A surname with literary weight: Morrison means 'son of Morris' (said 'MOR-ih-sun'). More often a boy's name — we note the lean.
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Origin MediumEnglish, Scottish
MeaningFrom the Scottish and English surname Morrison, 'son of Morris' — Morris itself from Maurice, Latin Mauritius, 'dark-skinned; Moorish'. Used here for a girl, though it leans strongly to boys, which we note.
U.S. rank (2024)#13006 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2018
Total births (all-time)≈ 128

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202020032024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Morrison is a Scottish and English surname meaning 'son of Morris' — Morris tracing back to Maurice, from Latin Mauritius. Its modern shine comes from bearers like the novelist Toni Morrison and the singer Jim Morrison. As a given name for girls it is rare and reads as a bookish surname pick; more often a boy's name, which we note (said 'MOR-ih-sun').

It appears only very rarely for girls in the U.S., against heavier boys' use. Very rare, literary, and surname-styled.

Did you know? Morrison carries two very different famous bearers: novelist Toni Morrison, the first Black woman to win the Nobel Prize in Literature, and Jim Morrison of The Doors. As a girl's name it is rare, and the surname leans to boys, which we note (said 'MOR-ih-sun').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Morrison — Scottish/English surname 'son of Morris'; Toni Morrison, Jim Morrison

Variations

MorissonMorrisyn

Nicknames

MorriSonny

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If you like Morrison…

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Emerson— the same surname-to-girl move
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Morrison mean?

Morrison is a Scottish and English surname meaning 'son of Morris', from Maurice.

How do you pronounce Morrison?

It's said MOR-ih-sun /ˈmɔːr.ɪ.sən/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Morrison a boy or girl name?

Morrison is more often a boy's name — we note the lean. It is used here for a girl, in the Madison and Emerson pattern.

How popular is Morrison?

Morrison is a very rare name for girls in the U.S.

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