Benny Harrison

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Benny Harrison — English
45K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Benny Harrison is a name that combines English origins. The first name Benny is a masculine given name of English origin. Benny or Bennie is a given name or a shortened version of the given name Benjamin or, less commonly, Benedict, Bennett, Benito, Benson, Bernice, Ebenezer, Benansio/Benancio or Bernard. Given name Bennie M. Bunn (1907–1943), American Marine officer, Navy Cross recipient Bennie Cunningham (1954–2018), American retired National Football League player Bennie Daniels (born 1932), American former Major League Baseball pitcher Bennie L. The surname Harrison: Harrison is a common patronymic surname of Northern English origin. It means "son of Harry" or "Herry", due to the Middle English pronunciation of the given name Henry. It was first recorded in the 14th century. It may also be spelt Harrisson, Harryson or Harrysson. Henrison also appears in historical records, but has fallen out of use. Early records suggest that the surnames Harrison and Harris were used interchangeably by some families. For the latest available census data from 2011, the UK government did not generate a list of surname frequencies. Benny is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 45K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Benny reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Benny

English

Benny or Bennie is a given name or a shortened version of the given name Benjamin or, less commonly, Benedict, Bennett, Benito, Benson, Bernice, Ebenezer, Benansio/Benancio or Bernard. Given name Bennie M. Bunn (1907–1943), American Marine officer, Navy Cross recipient Bennie Cunningham (1954–2018), American retired National Football League player Bennie Daniels (born 1932), American former Major League Baseball pitcher Bennie L.

Surname: Harrison

Meaning: son of Harry

English

Harrison is a common patronymic surname of Northern English origin. It means "son of Harry" or "Herry", due to the Middle English pronunciation of the given name Henry. It was first recorded in the 14th century. It may also be spelt Harrisson, Harryson or Harrysson. Henrison also appears in historical records, but has fallen out of use. Early records suggest that the surnames Harrison and Harris were used interchangeably by some families. For the latest available census data from 2011, the UK government did not generate a list of surname frequencies.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Benny is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 52%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Benny by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Benny Harrison

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Benny Harrison:

9
Expression Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

6
Personality Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Benny?
The first name Benny originates from English. Benny or Bennie is a given name or a shortened version of the given name Benjamin or, less commonly, Benedict, Bennett, Benito, Benson, Bernice, Ebenezer, Benansio/Benancio or Bernard. Given name Bennie M. Bunn (1907–1943), American Marine officer, Navy Cross recipient Bennie Cunningham (1954–2018), American retired National Football League player Bennie Daniels (born 1932), American former Major League Baseball pitcher Bennie L.
When was Benny most popular?
The name Benny reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Harrison?
The surname Harrison originates from English. Harrison is a common patronymic surname of Northern English origin. It means "son of Harry" or "Herry", due to the Middle English pronunciation of the given name Henry. It was first recorded in the 14th century. It may also be spelt Harrisson, Harryson or Harrysson. Henrison also appears in historical records, but has fallen out of use. Early records suggest that the surnames Harrison and Harris were used interchangeably by some families. For the latest available census data from 2011, the UK government did not generate a list of surname frequencies.
How common is the surname Harrison?
The surname Harrison is shared by approximately 181K people worldwide.
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