Hardy
3 countries#2480 in United States, 2025Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Hardy was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
5,831 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #2480 · peaked in 1921 with 151 births
Most common in: Texas, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
165 births recorded 2002–2021 · currently #2493 · peaked in 2018 with 18 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
165 births recorded 2002–2021 · peaked in 2018 with 18 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
9 births recorded 2000–2022 · currently #5416 · peaked in 2000 with 3 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Hardy’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #3602 | — |
| 2007 | #6262 | ↓2660 |
| 2008 | #6393 | ↓131 |
| 2009 | #4429 | ↑1964 |
| 2010 | #5251 | ↓822 |
| 2011 | #4659 | ↑592 |
| 2012 | #3714 | ↑945 |
| 2013 | #4621 | ↓907 |
| 2014 | #3371 | ↑1250 |
| 2015 | #2766 | ↑605 |
| 2016 | #2587 | ↑179 |
| 2017 | #3440 | ↓853 |
| 2018 | #3240 | ↑200 |
| 2019 | #3143 | ↑97 |
| 2020 | #3025 | ↑118 |
| 2021 | #2523 | ↑502 |
| 2022 | #2269 | ↑254 |
| 2023 | #3117 | ↓848 |
| 2024 | #2527 | ↑590 |
| 2025 | #2480 | ↑47 |
Frequently asked questions about Hardy
Is Hardy a popular name?
Yes — Hardy currently ranks #2480 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Hardy more common for boys or girls?
Hardy is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Hardy most popular?
Hardy peaked in 1921 in United States, with 151 recorded births that year.
Is Hardy rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Hardy’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #392 in 1880 to #2480 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Hardy?
At least 6,005 babies have been recorded with the name Hardy across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Hardy popular in more than one country?
Yes — Hardy appears in official birth records in 3 countries: United States, England & Wales, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Hardy?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Hardy include Florian, Ibraheem, Jaycee.
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