Hardy
How to say it: HAR-dee · /ˈhɑːrdi/
From Old French 'hardi' meaning 'bold, brave' - English surname turned sturdy given name.
Hardy was the 1,964th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 54 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1880s, its births are up about 23% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #1,641 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #1,964 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 54 |
| Share of births | 1 in 61,395 |
| Peak decade | 1880s |
| Change over 10 years | +23% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,641 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Hardy peaked in the 1880s.
What goes with it
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Hardy is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French.
Famous people named Hardy
- Hardy Krüger (1928–2022)German actor
- Hardy Krüger Jr. (born 1968)German actor
- Hardy Binguila (born 1996)Congolese footballer
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