Hardy Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Bold or brave
Meaning of the Name Hardy
Hardy is an English surname that originated from the medieval given name 'Hardy'. It is derived from the Old French word 'hardi', meaning 'bold' or 'brave'. The name was often given to individuals who displayed courage and resilience. In modern times, Hardy is primarily used as a masculine given name, symbolizing strength and toughness.
Popularity of the Name Hardy
The popularity for the name Hardy peaked in popularity in the year 1921 with 151 births, which ranked number 1,090 out of 9,727 unique names for that year. Hardy had the most female births in 2022 with 7, which ranked number 12,183 out of 17,660 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1921 with 151, which ranked number 502 out of 4,985 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Hardy has increased sharply over the last ten years from 28 births to 69 births, an increase of 146.43%. Among males, Hardy has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 28 births to 62 births, an increase of 121.43%.
Nationwide Popularity of Hardy
- 20 Year Trend of Hardy: 213.64%
- 10 Year Trend of Hardy: 146.43%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Hardy: 121.43%
Popularity of Hardy by State
For males, Hardy was most popular in Southeastern states with 10 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in CA, with 9 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Hardy. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | 9 | 1738 | < 5 | N/A |
| GA | 5 | 1329 | < 5 | N/A |
| SC | 5 | 733 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 9 | 1784 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Hardy
- Total Births of Hardy: 76 (9.44%)
- Male Births of Hardy: 67 (8.27%)
Given the upward trend of Hardy over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 9.44% increase in total births, for a total of 76 births in 2024. Male births for Hardy have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 67 male births in 2024, an increase of 8.27%.