Hardin
- US rank
- #2,108
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #745 in 1880
69 babies were named Hardin in the US in 2025. It has climbed 59 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1880–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Hardin you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 24,752 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Hardin, 69 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Hardin would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryHardin has been in use since at least 1880, the first year US birth records were kept. That's 145 years of Hardins, and counting.
- Best yearIts best year was 1880, when it reached #745.
- TrendHardin has climbed 59 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #2,108. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
About the name Hardin
Hardin is a boy name of English origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with H and ending in “-din”. US birth records list Hardin for boys from 1880 to 2025, in 83 of those 146 years. Its best year was 1880, when it ranked #745 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #2,108, with 69 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 26 | 37,779 boys |
| 1890s | 19 | 52,165 boys |
| 1910s | 18 | 56,243 boys |
| 1920s | 24 | 41,511 boys |
| 1930s | 5.9 | 168,919 boys |
| 1940s | 6.9 | 144,928 boys |
| 1950s | 3.9 | 255,102 boys |
| 1960s | 2.4 | 418,410 boys |
| 1970s | 1.1 | 884,956 boys |
| 1980s | 0.3 | 3,571,429 boys |
| 2000s | 0.8 | 1,234,568 boys |
| 2010s | 3.0 | 328,947 boys |
| 2020s | 49 | 20,209 boys |
Other spellings of Hardin
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 Hardin
What is the origin of the name Hardin?
Hardin has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Hardin a boy or girl name?
Hardin is a boy name.
How popular is the name Hardin?
Hardin ranked #2,108 for US boys in 2025, given to 69 babies. Its best year was 1880 (#745).