Harden
- US rank
- #3,513
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #733 in 1921
32 babies were named Harden in the US in 2025. It has climbed 405 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1893–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Harden you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 53,476 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Harden, 32 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Harden would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryHarden first shows up in US birth records in 1893, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 132 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1921, when it ranked #733. Today it's #3,513, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendHarden has climbed 405 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #3,513. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
About the name Harden
Harden is a boy name of English origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with H and ending in “-den”. US birth records list Harden for boys from 1893 to 2025, in 58 of those 133 years. Its best year was 1921, when it ranked #733 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #3,513, with 32 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1890s | 6.4 | 157,303 boys |
| 1900s | 3.7 | 273,224 boys |
| 1910s | 6.3 | 159,236 boys |
| 1920s | 25 | 40,161 boys |
| 1930s | 4.4 | 227,790 boys |
| 1940s | 3.8 | 266,667 boys |
| 1950s | 3.2 | 314,465 boys |
| 1960s | 0.6 | 1,818,182 boys |
| 1970s | 0.4 | 2,702,703 boys |
| 1980s | 0.3 | 3,571,429 boys |
| 2000s | 0.3 | 4,000,000 boys |
| 2010s | 2.7 | 364,964 boys |
| 2020s | 18 | 55,402 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Harden
What is the origin of the name Harden?
Harden has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Harden a boy or girl name?
Harden is a boy name.
How popular is the name Harden?
Harden ranked #3,513 for US boys in 2025, given to 32 babies. Its best year was 1921 (#733).