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Name Rank Total 

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1893

First Year

2026

Last Year

1921

Peak Year

#733

Peak Rank

797

Total Count

59

Years Active

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## The Story of Harden

Harden first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1893, with 5 babies given the name that year. The name hit its high-water mark in 1921: 81 births, good for #733 nationwide. The 1920s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 34% of all recorded Hardens. In the latest 2026 data it stands at #3,733 among baby boy names with 30 births, rising sharply (+78% over the past five years). In total, more than 797 Hardens have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1890s through the 2020s.

## Popularity Over Time

## Popularity by State

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## Names that sound like Harden

Phonetically similar names — useful when Harden is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name. 

* Hardon
* [Hardin](/hardin)
* Horden
* Hearten
* Harten
* Harton
* [Horton](/horton)
* [Harding](/harding)
* Whoredom
* Horten
* Hartin
* Whorton

Source: [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/). Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated. 

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## Frequently Asked Questions about Harden

What does the name Harden mean?

Harden is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1893\. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Harden in 2026?

In 2026, Harden ranks #3,733 among boys' names in the U.S., with 30 babies given the name that year.

When was Harden most popular?

Harden reached its peak popularity in 1921, ranking #733 that year with 81 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Harden most popular?

Harden has historically been most popular in South Carolina, North Carolina, Arkansas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Harden.

Is Harden a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Harden is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Harden?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Harden include Lesley, Andreas, Sedrick. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

## Similar Names

[👦LesleyPeak #733](/lesley)[👦AndreasPeak #734](/andreas)[👦SedrickPeak #734](/sedrick)[👦AndraePeak #732](/andrae)[👦SeamusPeak #734](/seamus)[👦DeondrePeak #734](/deondre)[👦ZahirPeak #734](/zahir)[👦JovanniPeak #734](/jovanni)

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## About the name Harden 

Harden is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1893 and has accumulated 797 births in the dataset. Harden's peak popularity came in 1921 when it ranked #733\. Use the chart and map above to compare Harden's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

### Continue exploring 

* [ Top names of 1921 → ](/year/1921)
* [ Names of the 1920s → ](/decade/1920s)
* [ Names starting with "H" → ](/letter/h)
* [ Browse all boy names → ](/names/boys)
* [ Top names of 2026 → ](/year/2026)

Data sources

* Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. [Social Security Administration ](https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/). Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
* Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — [Behind the Name ](https://www.behindthename.com/) (used under their public API terms).
* Meaning prose and editorial summary — [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/) article extracts, licensed under [CC BY-SA 3.0 ](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/).
* Predicted nationality distribution — [Nationalize.io ](https://nationalize.io/).
* Phonetically similar names — [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/).

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides. 

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