6,086births recorded
5Countries
1Variants
1882Peak · United States
#2012England & Wales 2025
Hardy is a boy name family recorded 6,086 times in 5 countries since 1880. It ranks highest today in England & Wales (#2012 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in the United States in 1882, at 11.7 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Hardy
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardy | English | 5,831 | 🇺🇸 United States | #2480 | 1882 | ▲ 41 % |
| Hardy | English | 181 | 🏴 England & Wales | #2012 | 2019 | ▲ 84 % |
| Hardy | English | 52 | 🇸🇪 Sweden | – | 2021 | – |
| Hardy | English | 15 | 🇫🇷 France | – | 2022 | – |
| Hardy | English | 7 | 🇩🇪 Germany (large cities) | – | 2022 | – |
Questions about Hardy
How popular is the name Hardy?
In 2025 it ranked #2012 in England & Wales. Official registers record 6,086 births across 5 countries.
When was Hardy most popular?
It peaked in the United States in 1882, at 11.7 births per 100,000.
Is Hardy a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Hardy is a boy name.