Harden
Harden is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Valley of the hares, or hard/stony valley.
Origin and history
Harden is an English surname turned given name derived from place names meaning 'valley of the hares' or 'hard valley'. Historically rare as a first name in the United States, it has seen a slight increase in modern usage. Its sharp consonants and surname style fit neatly into contemporary naming trends.
Popularity in the United States
771 babies in the United States have been named Harden since 1880. It ranks #3905 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1740.
States where it is most popular
- NC (22.3 %)
- SC (19.6 %)
- MS (14.2 %)
- AR (8.1 %)
- GA (8.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 5 |
| 1900-1910 | 6 |
| 1910-1920 | 55 |
| 1920-1930 | 273 |
| 1930-1940 | 47 |
| 1940-1950 | 57 |
| 1950-1960 | 63 |
| 1960-1970 | 11 |
| 1970-1980 | 6 |
| 1980-1990 | 5 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 5 |
| 2010-2019 | 51 |
| 2020-2029 | 187 |
Fun facts
- The name originates from several places in England named Harden, derived from Old English elements like 'hara' (hare) and 'denu' (valley).
- It follows the popular U.S. trend of adapting classic English surnames into masculine first names.