Hardin
Every Hardin since 1880 — 1,330 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Hardin
Hardin is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,117 in 2025 with 69 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 1,330 American babies have been named Hardin. Its peak came in 2021, when 99 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Hardin stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Hardin year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 69 | #2,117 |
| 2024 | 97 | #1,714 |
| 2023 | 95 | #1,738 |
| 2022 | 89 | #1,817 |
| 2021 | 99 | #1,671 |
| 2020 | 64 | #2,170 |
| 2019 | 16 | #5,654 |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | 5 | #12,962 |
| 2016 | 8 | #9,153 |
| 2015 | 5 | #12,763 |
| 2014 | 8 | #9,072 |
| 2013 | 8 | #9,090 |
| 2012 | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — |
| 2010 | 7 | #10,042 |
| 2009 | — | — |
| 2008 | — | — |
| 2007 | 5 | #13,034 |
| 2006 | — | — |
| 2005 | — | — |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | — | — |
| 2002 | 5 | #11,313 |
| 2001 | 6 | #9,704 |
| 2000 | — | — |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | 5 | #6,626 |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | 7 | #4,001 |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | 9 | #2,952 |
| 1955 | 5 | #4,087 |
| 1950 | 9 | #2,655 |
| 1945 | 11 | #2,176 |
| 1940 | 11 | #2,238 |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | 11 | #2,512 |
| 1925 | 14 | #2,243 |
| 1920 | 51 | #968 |
| 1915 | 16 | #1,825 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | 7 | #774 |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Hardin in 2025?
Hardin ranked #2,117 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 69 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Hardin?
1,330 babies have been named Hardin in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Hardin most popular?
Hardin peaked in 2021, when 99 newborns received the name.
Is Hardin a boy or girl name?
Hardin is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Hardin rising or falling?
Hardin is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.