Hardin
Hardin is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Son of Heard, or brave and hardy friend.
Origin and history
Hardin originated as an Old English surname derived from given names meaning hard or brave combined with the suffix for son or friend. While historically rare as a given name in the United States, it has seen a recent uptick in usage. It offers a rugged, traditional surname-as-first-name style.
Popularity in the United States
1,330 babies in the United States have been named Hardin since 1880. It ranks #3377 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1424.
States where it is most popular
- KY (18.1 %)
- TN (15.1 %)
- TX (12.7 %)
- NC (10.9 %)
- AL (7.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 29 |
| 1890-1900 | 21 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 119 |
| 1920-1930 | 264 |
| 1930-1940 | 63 |
| 1940-1950 | 98 |
| 1950-1960 | 79 |
| 1960-1970 | 47 |
| 1970-1980 | 19 |
| 1980-1990 | 5 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 16 |
| 2010-2019 | 57 |
| 2020-2029 | 513 |
Famous people named Hardin
- Hardin Craig: Scholar, Professor
Fun facts
- Hardin was originally a habitational or patronymic surname before transitioning into a given name.
- Over one-third of all U.S. births named Hardin since 1880 were recorded between 2020 and 2025.