Hardy
boy name#2480 in 2025Hardy entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #332 in 1886, ranks #2480 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
#2480
rank today
#332
peak (1886)
54
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #436 |
| 1890s | #447 |
| 1900s | #563 |
| 1910s | #688 |
| 1920s | #676 |
| 1930s | #807 |
| 1940s | #759 |
| 1950s | #997 |
| 1960s | #1188 |
| 1970s | #1903 |
| 1980s | #2715 |
| 1990s | #4230 |
| 2000s | #4896 |
| 2010s | #3679 |
| 2020s | #2657 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Hardy has been most popular in CA, TX, GA.
Living bearers
About 2,600 people named Hardy are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Hardy alive today was born around 1942, making them about 83 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Hardy in 2025?
- Hardy ranks #2480 among US boy names in 2025, with 54 babies given the name.
- When was the name Hardy most popular?
- Hardy peaked in 1886, reaching #332 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Hardy with classmates?
- Hardy will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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