Hardy
- Pronunciation
- [Har-dy]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Daring
- Origin
- German
Hardy Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 5,758 baby boys have been named Hardy. The name peaked in 1921 with 151 US births that year (rank #503). In 2024, ranked #2566 nationally — 2,063 places below its 1921 peak.
Top States for Hardy
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Hardy births are: Texas (537), Georgia (318), Louisiana (306).
Other German-Origin Names Like Hardy
If you like Hardy's German origin, consider these related names: Abelard, Abelard,Allard,Alard, Adal, Adalard, Adalbert. Browse all German names →
5-Letter Names Starting with H
Names with Hardy's exact length and starting letter: Haani, Habib, Hadad, Hadar, Haden.
Quick Facts About Hardy
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Compare Hardy to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Hardy against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).