Hardin - A very unique male name
Hardin at a glance
Hardin is ranked #3152 among boy baby names in 2025, with 10 births in 2025. It peaked in 1921 at #731 and first appeared on the charts in 1912.
- Rank in 2025
- #3152
- Births in 2025
- 10
- Peak year
- 1921 (#731)
- First appeared
- 1912
- Trend
- #2390 in 2020 → #3152 in 2025 (Falling)
- Popularity
- 1 in 146,628 boys
- Visitor rating
- 4.6/5 (13 recent votes)
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026
With that position 1 in 146,628 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Hardin peaked in popularity 105 years ago in 1921 on position 731.
Famous with this name
Melora Hardin
Ty Hardin
Jerry Hardin
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Hardin is currently topping the charts in...
Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Hardin is currently topping the baby name charts in Tennessee at position #1,086 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #2,712.Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Hardin is where you live.
Comment and discuss
Hardin origin and meaning
Transferred surname
Uncertain — Hardin is an English surname whose meaning as a first name is not settled
Hardin is an English surname transferred to first-name use in the United States, recorded since 1912 with a recent peak in 2024. The surname's own origin is not firmly settled for this use, so this profile does not fix a meaning. Its recent rise owes something to fiction, where Hardin Scott is a leading character.
Origin uncertain
Hardin is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables.
To see famous people named Hardin, pop culture references for the name Hardin and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.Similar to Hardin
We've found the following names that sound similar to Hardin, sorted by popularity.
Harding / Harden / Harutyun / Hridhaan / Harutun / Horton / Haroutun / Hridaan /Name statistics
Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better
understanding of how popular or unique this name is.
With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually
differ a lot from state to state.
Chart position per year (visualized)
Chart position per state (visualized)
Chart position per year (table view)
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 3152 |
| 2024 | 1696 |
| 2023 | 1807 |
| 2022 | 1913 |
| 2021 | 1714 |
| 2020 | 2390 |
| 1923 | 1630 |
| 1922 | 978 |
| 1921 | 731 |
| 1920 | 857 |
| 1916 | 1368 |
| 1912 | 1038 |
Chart position per state (table view)
| State | Rank |
|---|---|
| Tennessee | 1086 |
| Texas | 2712 |
Even more about Hardin
These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.
Is Hardin a common or unique name?
By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.What is the number of syllables for the name Hardin?
2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.Pronunciation
HAR-din · /ˈhɑːrdɪn/
Around the world
No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.
Famous bearers
- Hardin Scott — Hero of Anna Todd's After novels and films (Fictional, 2014) Fictional
Style
Surname
Why parents choose it
A rugged surname name with a strong fictional association.
Worth knowing
- The After association is dominant for younger listeners.
