Harden

Boy name

Harden has been given to 771 babies in the U.S. since 1893. It peaked in 1921. In 2025, about 1 in 53,377 boys was named Harden.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

771

Peak year

1921 (81 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1893

10-year trend

▲ +357%

Gender split

All boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Harden — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Haydenunisex

147,508 babies since 1880

Ardenunisex

16,085 babies since 1881

Haidenunisex

6,059 babies since 1990

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Harden.

Rudellunisex

772 babies since 1910

Alpheusboy

770 babies since 1880

Selmerboy

769 babies since 1887

Arvilleboy

769 babies since 1907

Purnellboy

768 babies since 1913

Elexboy

776 babies since 1888

Lonzieboy

776 babies since 1900

Harrelboy

764 babies since 1914

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FAQ

How popular is the name Harden?

Harden has been given to 771 babies in the U.S. since 1893. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Harden peak?

Harden peaked in 1921, when 81 babies were given the name.

Is Harden a girl or boy name?

Harden is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Harden are boys).

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