Harding
- US rank
- #12,008
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #391 in 1920
5 babies were named Harding in the US in 2025. It has dropped 2,454 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1913–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Harding you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 344,828 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Harding, 5 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Harding would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryHarding first shows up in US birth records in 1913, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 112 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1920, when it ranked #391. Today it's #12,008, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendHarding has slipped 2,454 places over the last five years and now sits at #12,008. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
About the name Harding
Harding is a boy name of English origin. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with H and ending in “-ing”. US birth records list Harding for boys from 1913 to 2025, in 59 of those 113 years. Its best year was 1920, when it ranked #391 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #12,008, with 5 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 11 | 88,050 boys |
| 1920s | 64 | 15,662 boys |
| 1930s | 4.2 | 240,964 boys |
| 1940s | 8.4 | 118,483 boys |
| 1950s | 4.1 | 242,718 boys |
| 1960s | 1.5 | 680,272 boys |
| 1970s | 0.3 | 2,941,176 boys |
| 1980s | 0.3 | 3,030,303 boys |
| 2000s | 0.3 | 3,448,276 boys |
| 2010s | 1.5 | 675,676 boys |
| 2020s | 2.8 | 357,143 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 Harding
What is the origin of the name Harding?
Harding has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Harding a boy or girl name?
Harding is a boy name.
How popular is the name Harding?
Harding ranked #12,008 for US boys in 2025, given to 5 babies. Its best year was 1920 (#391).