Hardy
From Old English *Hearda + īeġ (“island, dry land in a marsh”).
Every Hardy since 1880 — 5,831 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Hardy
Hardy is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,496 in 2025 with 54 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 5,831 American babies have been named Hardy. Its peak came in 1921, when 151 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
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 Hardy stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Hardy year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 54 | #2,496 |
| 2024 | — | — | 53 | #2,538 |
| 2023 | — | — | 39 | #3,139 |
| 2022 | 7 | #12,723 | 63 | #2,278 |
| 2021 | — | — | 52 | #2,534 |
| 2020 | — | — | 38 | #3,039 |
| 2019 | — | — | 37 | #3,161 |
| 2018 | — | — | 35 | #3,264 |
| 2017 | — | — | 32 | #3,475 |
| 2016 | — | — | 48 | #2,599 |
| 2015 | — | — | 43 | #2,784 |
| 2014 | — | — | 32 | #3,408 |
| 2013 | — | — | 20 | #4,688 |
| 2012 | — | — | 28 | #3,743 |
| 2011 | — | — | 20 | #4,723 |
| 2010 | — | — | 17 | #5,334 |
| 2009 | — | — | 22 | #4,484 |
| 2008 | — | — | 13 | #6,537 |
| 2007 | — | — | 13 | #6,394 |
| 2006 | — | — | 28 | #3,635 |
| 2005 | — | — | 20 | #4,377 |
| 2004 | — | — | 15 | #5,345 |
| 2003 | — | — | 20 | #4,170 |
| 2002 | — | — | 22 | #3,842 |
| 2001 | — | — | 17 | #4,561 |
| 2000 | — | — | 10 | #6,497 |
| 1995 | — | — | 13 | #4,622 |
| 1990 | — | — | 24 | #2,729 |
| 1985 | — | — | 19 | #2,637 |
| 1980 | — | — | 21 | #2,394 |
| 1975 | — | — | 32 | #1,603 |
| 1970 | — | — | 36 | #1,403 |
| 1965 | — | — | 40 | #1,212 |
| 1960 | — | — | 53 | #1,062 |
| 1955 | — | — | 55 | #1,018 |
| 1950 | — | — | 54 | #939 |
| 1945 | — | — | 71 | #730 |
| 1940 | — | — | 62 | #790 |
| 1935 | — | — | 63 | #782 |
| 1930 | — | — | 59 | #861 |
| 1925 | — | — | 83 | #712 |
| 1920 | — | — | 111 | #594 |
| 1915 | — | — | 55 | #827 |
| 1910 | — | — | 26 | #560 |
| 1905 | — | — | 8 | #960 |
| 1900 | — | — | 26 | #450 |
| 1895 | — | — | 18 | #481 |
| 1890 | — | — | 27 | #336 |
| 1885 | — | — | 15 | #491 |
| 1880 | — | — | 19 | #396 |
Famous people named Hardy
- Hardy Krüger Actor · b. 1928
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hardy mean?
From Old English *Hearda + īeġ (“island, dry land in a marsh”).
How popular is the name Hardy in 2025?
Hardy ranked #2,496 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 54 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Hardy?
5,831 babies have been named Hardy in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Hardy most popular?
Hardy peaked in 1921, when 151 newborns received the name.
Is Hardy a boy or girl name?
Hardy is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Hardy rising or falling?
Hardy is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Hardy?
Well-known people named Hardy include Hardy Krüger (actor).