Boy · #1,632 in 2026

Hardin

Name: Popularity of the name Hardin in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Hardin, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#1,632

Peak Rank

#745 (2026)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

+112%

1880

First Year

2026

Last Year

2026

Peak Year

#745

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Hardin

The earliest SSA record of Hardin as a baby boy name dates back to 1880, when 7 babies received it. 2026 was its biggest year on record, with 105 newborns named Hardin — #1,632 in the national rankings. The 2020s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 44% of all recorded Hardins. In the latest 2026 data it stands at #1,632 among baby boy names with 105 births, rising sharply (+112% over the past five years). In total, more than 1K Hardins have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1880s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Hardin

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

Harden
Hardon
Harding
Hartin
Horden
Hoarding
Hearten
Hording
Harten
Harton
Hearting
Harting

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Hardin

What does the name Hardin mean?

Hardin is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1880. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Hardin in 2026?

In 2026, Hardin ranks #1,632 among boys' names in the U.S., with 105 babies given the name that year.

When was Hardin most popular?

Hardin reached its peak popularity in 2026, ranking #745 that year with 105 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Hardin a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Hardin?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Hardin include Bird, Norwood, Kelby. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Hardin

Hardin is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1880 and has accumulated 1K births in the dataset. Hardin's peak popularity came in 2026 when it ranked #745. Use the chart and map above to compare Hardin's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . 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 (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

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.