Harding
Harding is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Son of the hard or strong one.
Origin and history
Harding is an English surname derived from an Old English personal name meaning son of Hard. It gained brief popularity as a given name in the United States during the early 20th century, influenced by President Warren G. Harding. In modern times, it remains a rare and traditional masculine choice.
Popularity in the United States
1,123 babies in the United States have been named Harding since 1880. It ranks #3569 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1898.
States where it is most popular
- NC (14.6 %)
- VA (12.2 %)
- AL (9.7 %)
- TX (8.3 %)
- OK (7.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 70 |
| 1920-1930 | 695 |
| 1930-1940 | 44 |
| 1940-1950 | 130 |
| 1950-1960 | 82 |
| 1960-1970 | 27 |
| 1970-1980 | 6 |
| 1980-1990 | 6 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 6 |
| 2010-2019 | 28 |
| 2020-2029 | 29 |
Famous people named Harding
- Harding Lemay: Playwright, Screenwriter
Nicknames
Hardy
Fun facts
- Usage of Harding as a given name saw a notable uptick in the U.S. around the presidency of Warren G. Harding in the early 1920s.
- The name stems from the Old English name Hearding, formed from 'heard' meaning brave, strong, or hard.